It makes no attempt to fight the chain—it's Gilbert that it wants, and it will take whatever Raven throws in its direction. Elliot, meanwhile, bends down to pick up his sword. If anyone was actually paying attention to him still, they'd notice that his movements are full of hesitance. He's literally trembling. It's an internal struggle. He doesn't want to pick up that sword, he doesn't want to hurt Gilbert, he doesn't want—
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It makes no attempt to fight the chain—it's Gilbert that it wants, and it will take whatever Raven throws in its direction. Elliot, meanwhile, bends down to pick up his sword. If anyone was actually paying attention to him still, they'd notice that his movements are full of hesitance. He's literally trembling. It's an internal struggle. He doesn't want to pick up that sword, he doesn't want to hurt Gilbert, he doesn't want—
But we must.
I won't!]