[John doesn't have time to process the surprisingly candid remark from Sherlock when there's so much danger afoot. His eyes can't help flying open when he hears the creature shriek in pain. It takes a few seconds for his eyes to adjust and focus, but he sees the beast lunge for Sherlock.]
Sherlock!
[He breaks into a sprint, hoping to get there before too much damage is done. With both hands on the object, he jams the scissors into the unusually large rodent's thick hide. It's not enough to kill, but definitely enough to pierce and hurt. John can feel the creature's hot blood on his hands.]
[Action]
Sherlock!
[He breaks into a sprint, hoping to get there before too much damage is done. With both hands on the object, he jams the scissors into the unusually large rodent's thick hide. It's not enough to kill, but definitely enough to pierce and hurt. John can feel the creature's hot blood on his hands.]