[It had been a momentary falter- for someone wearing such an outfit, the thief hadn't expected any resistance. Proof enough when the blade's left his hand, but it was quickly recovered the moment it hit the sand. He'd made a dive for it, scooping it up by its handle and rolling back to his feet to put himself back on the defensive as he noticed the dark mage's attention drawn.
His eyes narrow as Henry speaks, noting the tome and knowing he'd be best off avoiding anything cast at him. He also recalled that mages weren't too impeded by moving on sand, so he had to be doubly careful.]
Don't think that's an option, 'specially if you've already started.
[He moves, dropping low and darting to the side. His intent is to strike Henry from the side, try to catch him off guard. Not that he's reckless though, he's still quite mindful that he's dealing with a mage. Gaius just hopes he can move faster than the boy can cast.]
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His eyes narrow as Henry speaks, noting the tome and knowing he'd be best off avoiding anything cast at him. He also recalled that mages weren't too impeded by moving on sand, so he had to be doubly careful.]
Don't think that's an option, 'specially if you've already started.
[He moves, dropping low and darting to the side. His intent is to strike Henry from the side, try to catch him off guard. Not that he's reckless though, he's still quite mindful that he's dealing with a mage. Gaius just hopes he can move faster than the boy can cast.]