The sound of the gunshot almost brings Fitzjames to his knees, but the voice snaps him out of his fugue. His hands are still trembling but he manages to bring the gun back up again and this time, he fires.

The shot isn't true, but it does strike the creature somewhere on its haunches, enough for it to rear back in pain. Fitzjames takes a step back, then another, then waves a hand at the other man.

"Come on!" If they run, they can get to the safety of the nearest building quickly.