[That surprises him a little. Perhaps fortunate for Henry, Gaius isn't familiar with how the young mage fights since he hasn't even met him yet, back in their homeworld.
This time Henry's spell hits him full on. It hurts more than expected, knocking him back and off his feet. He crashes to the sand, sending his senses askew. Dark mages, ugh.
Stubbornly the thief's not relinquished his grip around his blade, and it's what he uses to try and get back on his feet, even though he feels a little sapped from that last hit. Glaring back at Henry, he pulls his sword from the sand, sliding into a defensive stance as he finds his balance. Let's try and avoid any more hits like that, huh?]
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This time Henry's spell hits him full on. It hurts more than expected, knocking him back and off his feet. He crashes to the sand, sending his senses askew. Dark mages, ugh.
Stubbornly the thief's not relinquished his grip around his blade, and it's what he uses to try and get back on his feet, even though he feels a little sapped from that last hit. Glaring back at Henry, he pulls his sword from the sand, sliding into a defensive stance as he finds his balance. Let's try and avoid any more hits like that, huh?]