In a fury, Luix cast down his weapon and lunged for the woman. Her eyes widened in surprise, her legs carrying her back quickly as Luix's large hands tried to close on her.<br/><br/>Red stepped to the side, Luix colliding with a pillar. The woman was quick in counterpoint to Luix's great strength. She punched him hard in the back, trying for a kidney shot, but only pummeled his armor without effect.<br/><br/>Luix turned on the woman, trying to get his hands on her. As he did, the beam bounced off the pillar behind Red, nearly striking her as it passed just under her arm, and hitting Luix in the chest. He suddenly felt out of breath as he staggered back, his mind reeling. A cloud seemed to be settling over his senses, and he shook his head violently, gritting his teeth as he willed it away. He opened his eyes, the feeling passing. Whatever the beam had tried to do to him, he had fought it off.<br/><br/>Red stood looking at him, as though gauging his condition. She grinned wickedly. "Didn't work on you, did it?" she asked.<br/><br/>Luix suddenly lunged for her again and this time managed to wrap his fingers around the collar of her tunic. The two staggered a moment, locked in each other's clutches. Then, with a grunt, Luix picked her up off the floor and slammed her down hard with him on top.<br/><br/>"UhhH!" she cried as her back hit the marble floor.<br/><br/>With Red on her back, and Luix atop her, both struggled. Luix grappled at her while she tried to knock his hands away, using her hips to try and throw him off.<br/><br/>As they struggled, another beam bounced their way. It passed over Luix's shoulder and struck the woman. She shuddered, her eyes going wide.