Astrid's thrown holy symbol soared upwards in an arc in the Ambassador's direction - and continued rising upwards, passing high over the heads of both hostage and hostage-taker, before hitting the far wall with a clunk and then dropping down to the carpeted floor with a muted thud. "Tut tut, that's not what you're supposed to do with a holy symbol. Perhaps I can show you in private once this is all over - they tingle oh-so-delightfully when you work one in down there..." the probably-a-vampire leered at Astrid, sticking an unnaturally long red tongue out and baring a mouth full of too-pointed teeth.<br/><br/>Kiyoni's shot too missed, but its effect was felt much more keenly - whether it was due to the loud unfamiliar crack of the musket, the speed of the ball, the window behind that was shattered by the blast, or all three. "Wha-" it distracted the pale-skinned bitch for a crucial moment as her attention and her head turned towards the point of impact, her white hair waving in the wake of the shot. It was now or never for the heroines!