It's clear that Tom isn't immune to pain, as he flinches and thrashes when Gary starts ripping at the roots with surprising force. He redoubles his efforts to tie Gary down, this time swinging an entire bough at Gary's head.

"What are you going to do, hit me with a branch? Night vision and sticking to walls won't do you well here." There's an angry tone his voice now, not the sugary taunt from earlier but something furious and sadistic, and he lunges for Kurt with his humanoid body, foot long claws on each hand extended and strange knot of a mouth filled with spittle and mulch.