[Should he be flattered or pissed that Van cut it so close 8| Whatever, though, he's not about to kick up a fuss. Getting too close to Asch has certain risks, as he begins his assault by drawing a circle of fonic light around himself and allowing Guardian Field to do the work for him as his enemies approach and enter the circle. A few more artes do the job of keeping them herded into one place so that Van's arte can take care of them once and for all. It's all a very neat arrangement, and if it wasn't for the fact that it's Van working with him, Asch might've found it oddly satisfying.
...
Well, alright, there's a little bit of satisfaction, deep down, regardless of who his temporary 'partner' is. Not that he'd admit it.
All good things must come to an end, though, and despite the fact that he'd planned to retreat in time to evade the attack, one of the enemy soldiers seems to come out of no where (using those damned wings to find a blind spot, no doubt. Cheaters.) and attack from behind, slicing a blade towards Asch's back. He notices in the nick of time, managing to take a shallow cut to the shoulder rather than the severed spine the attack would've given had it worked, and with a twist and grab Asch turns the tables, flinging the winged soldier towards his comrades. It all happens in a matter of seconds.
Unfortunately those seconds were his much-needed escape time, and the movement of the throw managed to get him a little too close to Van's arte. When the ground explodes outwards, the impact throws him backwards into the nearest wall, knocking the wind right out of him. That... could have gone a lot better.]
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Well, alright, there's a little bit of satisfaction, deep down, regardless of who his temporary 'partner' is. Not that he'd admit it.
All good things must come to an end, though, and despite the fact that he'd planned to retreat in time to evade the attack, one of the enemy soldiers seems to come out of no where (using those damned wings to find a blind spot, no doubt. Cheaters.) and attack from behind, slicing a blade towards Asch's back. He notices in the nick of time, managing to take a shallow cut to the shoulder rather than the severed spine the attack would've given had it worked, and with a twist and grab Asch turns the tables, flinging the winged soldier towards his comrades. It all happens in a matter of seconds.
Unfortunately those seconds were his much-needed escape time, and the movement of the throw managed to get him a little too close to Van's arte. When the ground explodes outwards, the impact throws him backwards into the nearest wall, knocking the wind right out of him. That... could have gone a lot better.]