Otoha shakes the mongeese hard, hitting them to get them to let go. If need be he'll just yank them off of him, not caring about the wounds as long as the kids are safe. He scrambles after them, glancing around them to check for threats.

"No idea. Keep moving, I'll cover you." With fire, if needed - though with how many branches are around them now, he's not sure that's a good idea.