[ And Ace would give her the opportunity to marvel for a while longer, if only to leap sideways the very second the streak of light . It was all he could afford even if the spell flew close enough to leave him with a stinging sensation just below his right shoulder, a deep cut, no doubt, but nothing that could possibly steal his attention away from what was happening.
This was something he could endure, to become the decoy for the soldier to follow if such was her desire. With that in mind, he attempted to overtake her in one swift motion, attempted being the keyword as he wouldn't fool himself wishing that it could be that easy to divert his opponent's attention. The motivation behind his actions was different, and had its own name.
Her name, his friend and companion, left at the mercy of the awakened soldier if he as much as thought of retreating. No, it was only logical that he flings himself between the two, reaching for the sword at his side despite the pain in his dominant arm slowly spreading. While the weapon wasn't his favourite, it had its use in deflecting the hits and ensuring sufficient distance. ]
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This was something he could endure, to become the decoy for the soldier to follow if such was her desire. With that in mind, he attempted to overtake her in one swift motion, attempted being the keyword as he wouldn't fool himself wishing that it could be that easy to divert his opponent's attention. The motivation behind his actions was different, and had its own name.
Her name, his friend and companion, left at the mercy of the awakened soldier if he as much as thought of retreating. No, it was only logical that he flings himself between the two, reaching for the sword at his side despite the pain in his dominant arm slowly spreading. While the weapon wasn't his favourite, it had its use in deflecting the hits and ensuring sufficient distance. ]