I subdued them--[tug, yank]--and then I tied them up. [He drops the rope entirely and leans against the wall to make a serious effort at catching his breath.] Really, it's not that difficult to ascertain from their present position.

[The EVO in question wuffles and growls.]

Oh, hush. You're perfectly fine and what's more, you're going to be even more fine in a short while.

[He straightens, wobbling slightly, and his back popping in a few places.] Now, I think I'll go and round up a few more. [The smile on his face looks a little too happy to be doing that. A sort of manic pleasure.]