[Faramir is not sluggish in his response, at least; seizing the chance afforded to him by his opponent's momentary shock and distraction, he sets his heels into the mud and twists the shovel out of the gravekeeper's hands, pulling hard enough and sharp enough to send him stumbling back a half-step as the makeshift weapon comes loose of the big man's grip.]
Down!
[Perhaps the gravekeeper still has information that may help them, but it seems a poor time to ask. Instead, if Hythlodaeus will duck enough to give him space, Faramir brings the worn wooden handle of the shovel around in a sharp knock against the gravedigger's skull. Hopefully it will knock the man senseless, and not kill him. Under the circumstances, it seems that may be the best they can do.]
no subject
Down!
[Perhaps the gravekeeper still has information that may help them, but it seems a poor time to ask. Instead, if Hythlodaeus will duck enough to give him space, Faramir brings the worn wooden handle of the shovel around in a sharp knock against the gravedigger's skull. Hopefully it will knock the man senseless, and not kill him. Under the circumstances, it seems that may be the best they can do.]