[protecting someone is something xichen can do, at least. battle is familiar and where his words have caused harm, even if it was necessary and the least cruel thing to do, his sword and cultivation can at least keep those he cares about from danger.
he does not wish to kill anyone he does not have to, but he will protect. this is not a war, the battle not necessary, but keeping orbers safe is. alina very much included.
he is glad to see her safe but the relief turns to shock as she pulls him along with her.] I can hold them in place too. [the pulsefire will burn through the qi, but a bouldersnake that is reloading their weapon can be held at bay or in one spot as long as he keeps playing.] Get to shelter. [short sentences, brief. He lifts his flute to his lips again and picks the targets closest to them that had aimed for her. They haven't reloaded yet and so, mid-move, they are held in place by a different sort of blue light.
it probably does not do them much favor though, gives them a few moments for alina to choose to run or take the shot. xichen has been low on energy from dipping into cultivation when food was low, from sleeping less, from the mess before the ximilia. he can only play in small bursts at the moment.]
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he does not wish to kill anyone he does not have to, but he will protect. this is not a war, the battle not necessary, but keeping orbers safe is. alina very much included.
he is glad to see her safe but the relief turns to shock as she pulls him along with her.] I can hold them in place too. [the pulsefire will burn through the qi, but a bouldersnake that is reloading their weapon can be held at bay or in one spot as long as he keeps playing.] Get to shelter. [short sentences, brief. He lifts his flute to his lips again and picks the targets closest to them that had aimed for her. They haven't reloaded yet and so, mid-move, they are held in place by a different sort of blue light.
it probably does not do them much favor though, gives them a few moments for alina to choose to run or take the shot. xichen has been low on energy from dipping into cultivation when food was low, from sleeping less, from the mess before the ximilia. he can only play in small bursts at the moment.]