The hound trying to free itself from the sand goes down about the same time the other one is entirely buried beneath. Only two left, and one of them gets immediately shot in the side. Unfortunately, it's not that pesky green-eyed one.

That one is busy focusing on tormenting the Soldier, bringing up more and more grasping, clutching hands. Crowley won't see them if he spares a glance, but Bucky sure can. He can feel them, too, fingernails digging into him, arms seeking to wrap around his own. They're unnaturally strong, as if they've matched their power to his and then surpassed it.

But then something strange begins to happen. A chained muzzle flickers in and out of existence over the mouth of the green-eyed hound, and in tandem, the hands around the Soldier flicker in and out as well. The spirit struggles, uncertain as to which enemy it should be focusing on. While the muzzle is tangible, the hound is far too busy trying to get it off, but in a moment of reprieve, it somehow communicates to the other remaining spirit.

Which immediately lunges toward Crowley.