Having missed Scar completely, the kalidah took a tumble down the rest of the stairs, his massive paws slipping on the floor. He was apparently unharmed as he got back to his feet, literally shaking off any lingering pain before turning back and growling at Scar at the top of the stairwell.

Despite his bulk, he moved surprisingly quickly up the passage, his feline hind legs working in his favor as he took the steps in twos, following his prey. He knew nothing of his former friendship with the man he chased, nor did he have a sense of mercy any longer. All he wanted was to protect his territory, to hunt, to satisfy animal instincts he'd never had before.

And so he followed Scar up to the second floor, never thinking about the fact that there were far more people in the first floor hallway.