Super strength in tiny packages wasn't all that surprising. Somebody choosing to use a tree branch as a weapon was a little bit more. While he was being coated with increasing layers of saliva, the monster was twisting and whirling and trying to get in position to attack the woman. All the while, it was trying to enclose its massive jaws around Cyborg. He wasn't giving it the chance.

"I appreciate what you're doing - but - I don't think - oof!"

Suddenly a big ugly tongue came up from behind him, wrapped around his chest, and yanked him back. It was down the hatch he went.