[The way his aura cools? That's something Ryunosuke will be mulling over particularly hard later, when he has nothing but time to reflect on this whole scuffle. It only does so when it seems like he's got a clear path into the house, his quarry ostensibly within reach... Which seems to indicate he doesn't really want to do this. Right? Is that why he's is egging Ryunosuke on so hard? Because he's hoping one of the Pleroma will be able to save him from his own actions, by stopping him through force?
In the moment, Ryunosuke can only make some snap assumptions about what any of it really means. His sense of triumph from the success of his little trick just before is quickly dashed to pieces, as the Kenoma manages to halt himself more easily than anticipated.
One or two hits wouldn't typically be enough to break the force-field, but perhaps Ryunosuke's momentary dip in confidence makes it pop far faster than it might do otherwise. The shard just barely misses him, whiffing past as he hastily throws himself out of the way and presses flat against the alley wall, sucking in a terrified breath. That could have skewered him?!
Don't think about it don't think about it don't think about it-- He needs to keep buying the family more time. He can't possibly win this fight, but he doesn't have to, he just needs to survive long enough for them to get away, and THEN he can worry about himself--]
I don't want to fight you, Sebastian! Why are you even doing this? Don't tell me you actually believe the Regent's insane promises?
[He's back to talking but he's tensed, ready to make another move in case more ice comes at him again. Stringing this along bit by bit, moment by moment.]
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In the moment, Ryunosuke can only make some snap assumptions about what any of it really means. His sense of triumph from the success of his little trick just before is quickly dashed to pieces, as the Kenoma manages to halt himself more easily than anticipated.
One or two hits wouldn't typically be enough to break the force-field, but perhaps Ryunosuke's momentary dip in confidence makes it pop far faster than it might do otherwise. The shard just barely misses him, whiffing past as he hastily throws himself out of the way and presses flat against the alley wall, sucking in a terrified breath. That could have skewered him?!
Don't think about it don't think about it don't think about it-- He needs to keep buying the family more time. He can't possibly win this fight, but he doesn't have to, he just needs to survive long enough for them to get away, and THEN he can worry about himself--]
I don't want to fight you, Sebastian! Why are you even doing this? Don't tell me you actually believe the Regent's insane promises?
[He's back to talking but he's tensed, ready to make another move in case more ice comes at him again. Stringing this along bit by bit, moment by moment.]