As Link limps up towards Gladio, he tilts his head to the side. Huh. Link's heard himself described a few different ways - but that's a new one.

Now that he's close, though, the bow is returned to his back - and he draws the sword instead. The second beast might be turning away, but there was still the first one to contend with. Keeping an eye on the second one, Link circles the first - and when he sees an opening, strikes.