Randal double tracked his passage back through the facility, realizing the orc was close behind him. The corners were good, the orc’s massive frame forcing him to slow a little, making their pace about even at those points. But now that the creature had gained some momentum, his long strides meant he was gaining on Ran in every straight way.

The Special took a sharp left, going a little wide but not slowing. He had a long stretch until the next corner, and he knew the orc would gain incredible ground.

But this was exactly what Randal was counting on.