She continued to struggle, but only succeeded in possibly dislocating a shoulder and doing little to prevent the creature from rending across her skin over and over. As soon as one swipe had nearly healed, his claws raked across her flesh again.

Suddenly the attacks ceased, but Nanashi could move little. The bones had been broken in too many places, too many things inside her had been damaged. She managed to turn her head to look at Steve, wondering what exactly was going on. He must be fading in and out of control, at least partially. Otherwise why would he cease to attack her? She had been pinned. She still could not really move.