[He doesn't have time to hesitate; once he's committed to the rage of it, he refuses to reconsider. He pitches in her direction, shoulder squared to strike her windpipe and send her sprawling to the ground. A moment later he's straddling her middle, both hands gripped tightly around her throat and squeezing. He doesn't need a weapon to ensure both he and Kris survive—all it would be is easier.]
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[He doesn't have time to hesitate; once he's committed to the rage of it, he refuses to reconsider. He pitches in her direction, shoulder squared to strike her windpipe and send her sprawling to the ground. A moment later he's straddling her middle, both hands gripped tightly around her throat and squeezing. He doesn't need a weapon to ensure both he and Kris survive—all it would be is easier.]