The man lifts a hand to block Stone's strike, parrying with significantly more force than a bare-handed attempt would. It successfully breaks his concentration, forcing him to duck as two stone spires shoot through the space where his head had just been.

Rinzen takes this opportunity to rush forward and grab at his hands, but the momentary lapse was over. A moment later fire erupts from his entire body, charring her clothes.

"Get the fuck down, you --!"