Kiyoiri's offer to stave off the effects of the injuries is welcome. It would give Elidibus that much more time to focus on finishing off the trio of birds before he saw to the actual healing himself.
The most aggressive of the trio of enemies is the recipient of a practiced trust not of sword but shield, temporarily stunning it and giving just a few second's respite while the other two jockey for a new position on the Ascian. He uses the reprieve to yank out the feather in his leg and cast it aside, as well as calling Kiyoiri forward. "Now. I will not let them attack you."
He sees true to that promise, letting sword point make the birds remember there's a threat before trying to go for dinner plans with the young girl. One of the beasts may even be downed in the process; his strength and skill is considerable even at half power.
Aether... it's not just energy. It's the fundamental building block of all things. Still 'energy' if you will but being aware of it shifts can give considerable forewarning; even moreso than his other native abilities. This is a relevant fact when Ayumi begins building her Three Line Formation. The Ascian glances up sharply. Whether it can be seen yet from a ground position is irrelevant.
Kiyoiri might have started to retreat back to a better position by this time. Elidibus would reach for her, seeking to grasp her arm or shoulder and stay her motion. "Do not move." He knows where they are is perfectly safe. His shield may be raised to prevent a stray attack from the birds or any shrapnel, but he isn't stepping away from his current spot.
But then, there's Takechirou, whom he realizes is not so lucky.
Aether is drawn around him, blueish energy appearing at his feet and spreading about his form until it forms a crystaline barrier. Though it's still present and hums with power, it fades from visible sight. Yet he's not finished; toward the dinosaur streams more power, wreathing around the beast in its struggle; the attacks and strikes from the bird and what's incoming; all the damage will be transferred to Elidibus in one package, and dispersed safely.
Though the perfect defense does not fail, the Ascian's stance does, as the vessel can no longer be forced to stand. It is just as well the birds are wiped from the map by Ayumi's onslaught, for it only by driving the tip of his blade into the ground and using it as a brace that Elidibus can remain kneeling as the crippling exhaustion rolls over him.
Donut, Stay In Center!
The most aggressive of the trio of enemies is the recipient of a practiced trust not of sword but shield, temporarily stunning it and giving just a few second's respite while the other two jockey for a new position on the Ascian. He uses the reprieve to yank out the feather in his leg and cast it aside, as well as calling Kiyoiri forward. "Now. I will not let them attack you."
He sees true to that promise, letting sword point make the birds remember there's a threat before trying to go for dinner plans with the young girl. One of the beasts may even be downed in the process; his strength and skill is considerable even at half power.
Aether... it's not just energy. It's the fundamental building block of all things. Still 'energy' if you will but being aware of it shifts can give considerable forewarning; even moreso than his other native abilities. This is a relevant fact when Ayumi begins building her Three Line Formation. The Ascian glances up sharply. Whether it can be seen yet from a ground position is irrelevant.
Kiyoiri might have started to retreat back to a better position by this time. Elidibus would reach for her, seeking to grasp her arm or shoulder and stay her motion. "Do not move." He knows where they are is perfectly safe. His shield may be raised to prevent a stray attack from the birds or any shrapnel, but he isn't stepping away from his current spot.
But then, there's Takechirou, whom he realizes is not so lucky.
Aether is drawn around him, blueish energy appearing at his feet and spreading about his form until it forms a crystaline barrier. Though it's still present and hums with power, it fades from visible sight. Yet he's not finished; toward the dinosaur streams more power, wreathing around the beast in its struggle; the attacks and strikes from the bird and what's incoming; all the damage will be transferred to Elidibus in one package, and dispersed safely.
Though the perfect defense does not fail, the Ascian's stance does, as the vessel can no longer be forced to stand. It is just as well the birds are wiped from the map by Ayumi's onslaught, for it only by driving the tip of his blade into the ground and using it as a brace that Elidibus can remain kneeling as the crippling exhaustion rolls over him.
"I was.... not expecting such backlash."