Rapidly, the vines began to spread, forming a circle around the pair of them -- wide, for the moment, and not closed yet, but getting there.

The U-man hissed in annoyance, perhaps even pain, as Flandre's claws slashed through several vines. More came up to take their place, though, and one tried to make its way around her leg to hold her down.

"You're still a kid, and kids should mind their own business!"