He pointed out the manticore, before carefully picking a spot to receive the opponent. He did keep his knife in its sheathe, but undid the clasp to ensure an easy draw if require. He then waited for Johanna to ready herself, before motioning for her to cover her ears. He then gave an ear piercing whistle, and started tracking the manticore with his pulse gun. That whistle could be heard for at least a mile, so it definitely heard him.