Stray cats?-2

"What the—?!"

She barely had time to react before firing off a few rounds, but the bullets bounced harmlessly off his armor. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Theo's plan was simple: if facing her head-on was too difficult, he'd use the jetpack on his back to fly toward her at a low elevation. This maneuver not only made him harder to hit, but it also turned his armored back into a protective shell, shielding his vital spots like a turtle retreating into its shell.

She managed to squeeze off two more shots before the metal-clad figure crashed into her, sending her hurtling toward a pile of dangerous debris. Seeing the trajectory, Theo quickly adjusted, grabbing her waist mid-air and knocking the gun from her grip in one swift motion. The entire exchange took less than a second. His plan had worked—no unnecessary injuries, and she was restrained without him having to resort to lethal force.