<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#004080"><b>T</b>he guardian stood his ground, staring at the other vampire with that yet determined gaze, even while faced with the weapon. His lips pursed, and a quick side-ways glance to the Werewolf beside him let him know he was the only one armed. Hopefully no matter, as werewolves /were/ more physically adept than vampires. <i>"You may kill me, Elder, but that flare is going to be your end if you do. I won't go down with only one bolt, and I assure you, I won't let you reload...even if you can win, my brethren will be here far before our battle has an outcome." </i>Lance had to be right, in honesty, how long could it take for the vampires to see the blazing flare? It didn't matter, he simply had to make sure the two of them didn't die before the reinforcements arrived. A simple task, and hopefully one which was easy enough.</span>