[ somehow, he'd come to assume that this place was mostly populated by people capable of defending themselves -- why else would it be populated with so many monsters? so marco's answer merits a slightly surprised blink, though kakyoin tries to keep his expression neutral. ]

I see. [ pause, before he adds a little stiffly: ] It was a good throw. I just didn't expect anyone to try anything like that.

[ they don't have long to talk, though. the monster's already snuffling and growling as it tries to reorient himself, and kakyoin jerks his head towards the bushes. ]

They're not easy to fight, it's better to run.