The dark-skinned Terrestrial moved to the side, using evasive footwork. Only too late did Bast find out he has been luring her towards her friends. When the strikes fell on him, he twisted in a way that was clearly supplemented by Essence. His anima started to make the air hotter, and Bast found in terror that her first strike was falling on Kaiser's body, while the second was aimed for Cinabar Ember!<br/>The flameduck tried to parry the blade, but the artifact weapon gave her a glancing blow, cutting through her armor and flesh. She didn't look gravely hurt, but was definitely surprised and jumped back to assess the situation again.<br/><br/>It looked like Scorn would hit the Dragon-blooded archer successfully, but she missed at a hair's breadth. Obviously, there was essence at work here...