[While he would normally have been one of the first to try and help, Ven is still severely outpaced thanks to his injury -- so as the others run forward, he does his best to hurry to a midway point, tensed and watching the surrounding edge of that pit and the crystal hanging over it instead. There's still an uneasy vibe to both of them...
And then that spell, a blinding flash -- and he cries out even as he has to throw an arm over his eyes, that scream telling him what undoubtedly occurred.]
No!
[His eyes need a second to adjust, but the sound of footsteps and the trajectory of that spell were enough of an indication. He's already pivoting towards the stairs with Keyblade raised.]
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And then that spell, a blinding flash -- and he cries out even as he has to throw an arm over his eyes, that scream telling him what undoubtedly occurred.]
No!
[His eyes need a second to adjust, but the sound of footsteps and the trajectory of that spell were enough of an indication. He's already pivoting towards the stairs with Keyblade raised.]
To the right!