Arkain lays there motionless on the ground. He  hears the soldier. He is more focused on his foot steps listening to his step closer. He hears him pull out a knife and start to move closer. He is going to make it quick alright. His tail suddenly snaps to life and it wraps tightly around the soldiers ankles binding his feet together. At the same time, his eyes suddenly open wide burning red with anger. He leaps up and one hand grabs the soldier by the throat the other grabs the wrist of the arm that's carrying the knife. When he leaps up his tail pulls his feet out from under him forcing him to fall on his back. He lands on top of the soldier pinning him hard to the ground. His hand gripping his throat very tightly, the other holding the knife hand tightly against the ground.  He growls deeply bearing his sharp teeth several inches from the soldier face. "Too slow human. Its going to cost you. " He looks at the knife. His grip on your wrist gets much tighter almost to the point of breaking your wrist, then back at you. "Drop  the  knife NOW!" Each word said very deliberately and with force. There was little doubt that he would keep squeezing if you didn't drop the knife.