Piers had gotten them out of a tight spot, but they were still left with a powerful opponent on the building wall (how was he doing that?). There was no telling how much longer the boy might last -- as far as they knew, he could have plenty of energy left. Piers' psynergy was limited, and Jade's artes needed casting time.

This could get tricky.

"We can't match his speed, so melee attacks are out of the question. But..." Jade glanced in Piers' direction. As long as they stayed apart, their enemy had more than one target to focus on. If they could get him to go after one of them, the other might get a clear shot... Assuming he would fall for that simple a trick.

The brief respite given by the ice barriers was over. Jade began casting once again -- no long-winded incantations this time, even if that would cost him strength. At the very least it would force the enemy to act.