Combat Mode was initiated as soon as Sephiroth had started to proceed into the chamber properly, the passive stats increase bringing him up to that SOLDIER level even before Sir Percival had finished talking.
Jade's quick reaction in casting his buff to the whole party had relieved Sephiroth of the next intention which would have been to proceed with his own protective buff next; just as well, considering how Sir Lamorak didn't give them much lead-in at all - barreling forwards recklessly almost as if he were a man possessed.
Naturally it would be for Sephiroth, equipped as he was for the tank role this time, to smoothly pick up the Warrior and at least keep him occupied and away from where he might do damage or distraction to others. A short Dash brought him quickly within range and it wasn't even a heartbeat later that Masamune was around to the front and engaged with that particular knight, firstly.
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Jade's quick reaction in casting his buff to the whole party had relieved Sephiroth of the next intention which would have been to proceed with his own protective buff next; just as well, considering how Sir Lamorak didn't give them much lead-in at all - barreling forwards recklessly almost as if he were a man possessed.
Naturally it would be for Sephiroth, equipped as he was for the tank role this time, to smoothly pick up the Warrior and at least keep him occupied and away from where he might do damage or distraction to others. A short Dash brought him quickly within range and it wasn't even a heartbeat later that Masamune was around to the front and engaged with that particular knight, firstly.