ii.

[Ed had been baiting them since the need for help became apparent. Run out, get their attention, and fight it off as best he could without endangering others. So when someone else ducks under the awning where he's currently taking a moment to catch his breath his head jerks up at the other's words.]

Giant bird nets....

[Why hadn't he thought of that? Golden eyes fall to the guns the man was carrying, noting that he was likely out here fighting them off as well.]

I've got an idea, but I'm going to need to get to that grass over there. Think you can cover me?