The hydraulic impact system on the exoskeleton gauntlet sent the Werewolf flying into the ceiling before he could fall back down.
Batman closed in, kicked him, then threw another punch without hesitation. With a thud, the Werewolf's body slammed heavily into the padded wall.
The thick padded wall provided the perfect cushion.
If it had been an ordinary wall, that impact alone would have severely injured the Werewolf and knocked him down.
"Awo! Argh!" The pained Werewolf howled and raised his hand, the sharp tips of his claws gleaming metallically under the lights.
Batman quickly raised his arm. With a screech, five deep gouges were carved into his metal vambrace.
That guy had metal embedded in his fingers!
Realizing this, Batman swiftly turned and dodged. The Werewolf flailed both hands as he landed, instantly shredding the padded flooring into scraps like torn cotton.
Batman rushed out of the hospital room, but the corridor lights went out the instant he emerged.
Everything around him was pitch-black. He could not see a thing, and coming from a lit room into such darkness left Batman momentarily blinded and deeply uncomfortable.
Standing some distance away, Strange wore thermal night-vision goggles. Watching Batman stand in the middle of the corridor, unsure which way to evade, he smiled.
The next second, the Werewolf pounced out of the room. Darkness could not hinder his sense of smell; he easily locked onto the lingering scent of Fear Gas on Batman.
Batman was knocked to the ground. Before he could get up, he swung his hand and smashed his fist into the Werewolf's face. With a crack, the Werewolf opened his jaws and bit down on Batman's fist.
If not for the protection of the exoskeleton gauntlet, that bite force would have cost Batman several fingers.
The Werewolf had