Nina gasped out, allowing her sword to leave her hand for several seconds while she formed her own hand symbols. Slapping her palm against the ground in a similar manor, a dome of rock appeared around Nina, protecting her from the stalagmites that were launching at her. "If I can't avoid them... I'll just block them" As the dome was erected, she grabbed her sword again. The entire motion took place so quickly that the blade didn't even have time to touch the ground.