Lydia appreciated the buff, even if she hoped she wouldn't need it. Easy enough to dart out of the Golem's line of sight, as Sephiroth took its attention. Unfortunately the increased noise in the clearing seemed to have woken something up.

Two mandragora poked their heads out of the ground, and seemed unhappy at the disturbance. Lydia's eyes went wide briefly, surprised herself, before she was diving at one with her rapier. Hoping to take it by surprise before it could start screaming.