It felt much longer than it was by the time Sephiroth's ears pricked in the direction of Lydia's voice as the Golem had tried to lure him deeper into an area of the forest that had much more undergrowth to it. It was almost an insta-relief to have Lydia there again, whereas such a quick presence suddenly might have made someone else jump, Sephiroth were expecting it.
He flashed a quick smile down and back in her direction, his grip tightening around the handle to his sword; Masamune's long blade still held tight up the back of his one arm which he'd managed -somehow- not to scrape or have to rest on the ground while he'd been slowly picking after their target.
"Sounds good." Though really, without knowing where it was it might prove difficult to kite the monster while following small teenager or small bat simply wasn't going to wash. What better time than to give Lydia a test? After all, he'd only be a few paces behind-
Sephiroth tilted his head in the direction of the Golem, as his entire frame seemed to shimmer for a second as he activated Combat Mode; it was time to get ready.
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He flashed a quick smile down and back in her direction, his grip tightening around the handle to his sword; Masamune's long blade still held tight up the back of his one arm which he'd managed -somehow- not to scrape or have to rest on the ground while he'd been slowly picking after their target.
"Sounds good." Though really, without knowing where it was it might prove difficult to kite the monster while following small teenager or small bat simply wasn't going to wash. What better time than to give Lydia a test? After all, he'd only be a few paces behind-
Sephiroth tilted his head in the direction of the Golem, as his entire frame seemed to shimmer for a second as he activated Combat Mode; it was time to get ready.
"Go on."