It was possible, of course, that he hadn't entirely thought this through, but there was little time to think as it was. He'd already grabbed another gumdrop as she ran at him, and when she lunged he swung it in a wide arc towards her face. There was no way on earth he was letting those claws anywhere near him, backing up as quickly as possible while swinging the candy desperately.

His mind was just present enough to bitterly whisper: This is absolutely ridiculous.