Well, he's a little preoccupied at the moment. And he's supposed to be running out of steam. I guess I didn't make the visual fit the narrative very well. My bad.
You haven't failed at anything. Maybe I am too dull to interpret it properly? But I understand that in order to become better at one's craft, you must often be your own worst critic.
I know! I was going to say that too. With a flying leap and a perfect front somersault. But I guess he's breathing heavily now. Maybe I should add some of your style sound effects, like "STAGGER".
I think the strategy of the leader of keeping a safe distance is right. Usually who's leading the troop is back because he has to see and define the situation to command his men to the next move. I didn't think it was a wrong strategy of the leader being out of the reach until now.
