That's unexpected. But not unwelcome. The kelpies are milling around in equine unease. One of them tries to jump out, only to be met with another blast from Hakkai's palms. It falls backward into the pile of limbs, thrashing manes and tails.

"Well done! I don't think they'll be getting out of that soon."

At least one of the creatures seems to think better of this whole operation, and bolts, back the way they'd come from. That's probably the smartest one of the bunch. The other two scream in absolute rage, redoubling their efforts to get to the two men.

"How many bullets do you have on you?" he asks, casually enough, though his hands don't drop, and Hakkai doesn't take his eyes off their opponents.