Mary and Jane stood side by side in front of Terraquatzal's body, while the five members of Emerald Owls held their positions on the surrounding branches in silence.
Their plan was to move at dusk. They would follow Mary and Jane closely, but for now, they wanted to watch them and, if possible, act at a moment of vulnerability.
But just as they reached them, Jane noticed their group, exceeding their expectations.
Abimael was silent for a moment, pondering what to do in this situation. The ideal would be to use the element of surprise to their advantage, so that they could win as easily as possible. But since that was no longer possible, it was up to them to act now or face an even more difficult time later.
With a swift, deliberate movement, he emerged from the shadows, revealing himself more directly to Mary and Jane. As he stepped forward, his companions followed suit, materializing at four different points around the two women.
