[The monster shrieks and starts to crumble at the combined assault on its knee and ankle from the pair. Mostly it's the knee, though. House moves to get out of the way, all but scrambling to get behind the monster, rather than Al.]
Like hell I'm letting you take it alone, kid.
[What are these words coming out of his mouth? Why are these sentiments? It's not even just the freaking Prophet and Andromeda nonsense. House is flashing back to the Joker, as well. He'd stood aside and done nothing and Al had nearly died. Granted, Al had gone on to murder him, so they're about even on that score. But he can't help wanting to avoid a repeat of that first scenario.
When it looks like the thing's down on one knee House points toward its head.]
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Like hell I'm letting you take it alone, kid.
[What are these words coming out of his mouth? Why are these sentiments? It's not even just the freaking Prophet and Andromeda nonsense. House is flashing back to the Joker, as well. He'd stood aside and done nothing and Al had nearly died. Granted, Al had gone on to murder him, so they're about even on that score. But he can't help wanting to avoid a repeat of that first scenario.
When it looks like the thing's down on one knee House points toward its head.]
Distract it while I climb up for the light.