Theo had experienced the red-hot bar. He used his x-ray vision to see the ground below. He was able to land on his feet when he gauged the distance was not so far.
But Nip had no capability to perceive in the darkness. She also did not know that he was struggling against two heavy-set men. One had a syringe ready to inject him. The other had held him and covered his mouth.
Because Nip had been pleading him, Theo borrowed strength from extreme anxiety. He kicked and wrestled against the two men. He was momentarily blacked out because the syringe had been pushed into his arm before he delivered a punch and a jab to the two men.
When he came around, Theo found Nip about to let go.
'Nip, release your hold! I'll catch you!' he instructed groggily.
'Theo? Oh, Theo!' she moaned weakly.
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