Concentrating on the one that follows and the strange way the tiger within is acting Tyger had mistaken the sounds of the shuffling as simply background noise within the tunnels. He missed their scent because they are a part of the tunnels and their scents are everywhere in the labyrinth just background smells. The differences in this new world from his original are causing him make mistakes that he has not made in a very long time possibly even centuries. This is a feeling that he definitely does not like.<br/><br/>When Andrew issues his warning Tyger immediately focuses all his senses other than sight to locate the undead things. With his ability to fight severely hampered by him carrying Mael and being responsible for her safety, he moves close to the wall. Making use of his enhanced senses and physical abilities combined with training and experience, manages to remain out of their attacker’s line of vision and out of his companions’ way trusting in their skill at arms to deal with the threat. Than Sarah makes a call for help after asking to have Mael awakened.<br/><br/>For the first time in his long life Tyger calls on the tiger in him for aid without releasing it allowing the change. He asks for a more intense action from the tiger in regards to its reaction to Mael. In the same instant he takes a single running step and jumps placing one foot on the wall and pushing off with great force. He spins off the wall kicking Sarah’s attacker in the head with heel of his foot shattering bone and knocking it back into the one behind it. Heading Tyger’s call the tiger pushes hard against the barrier and sends a powerful intense burst of its energy out and into Mael.<br/><br/>Landing lightly and gracefully on his feet still holding Mael safely, Tyger steps back off to the side allowing those with hands free to use their swords to deal with the attackers. As he takes in a breath and a new but familiar scent assaults his nose. Smelling the approaching scent of a pack of were-rats he snarls, “Enemies I know are not far and rapidly approaching. You may look upon them but do not let them bite you.” Without further hesitation he drops the mental barrier releasing the tiger within him. His body quickly expands and contorts he transforms from a slender half elf into a humanoid tiger creature over 7’ feet tall. Mael is switched being held in both arms to being completely supported by just his massive right arm. All of his clothing and equipment vanish as his body becomes covered in white and black stripes. Another surge of his spiritual energy is transmitted into Mael as the tiger is released from its barrier. A challenging roar directed at the rats bellows from his mouth.