Coriana gave a low chuckle, putting out the flame immediately. "Trust me when I say I'd rather avoid a battle entirely. Violence should be a last resort, if possible. Besides, while my power to destroy is great, it's so taxing. I'd much rather use my magic to bolster others' abilities, you know." From the corner of her eye, Coriana spotted a dark object plummeting towards the earth where she and Raoul stood. In an instant, Coriana whipped her staff from her side to her direct front; from the head of the staff Coriana formed a small shield, effectively catching whatever was falling towards them. The force of the impact drove Coriana's staff a couple inches into the ground.

Intrigued, Coriana released the shield and allowed the dead bird to gentle plop to the ground. She smiled, kneeling to examine the arrow firmly embedded in the bird's body. "A good shot. Impressive," Coriana looked up to Raoul before scanning their immediate surroundings for the source of the arrow. She stood up again, though was caught off guard by the amount of energy she had used recently. Coriana had used just a little bit too much to fuel her antics and games. Dizzy, she leaned slightly against her staff, placing her weight on it. Every spell took a physical toll on the user, and though she was powerful, she had been continuously casting spells for the better part of a day.

After several seconds, however, Coriana fully recovered. She continued her scan for the shooter; with yet another smile, Coriana spotted a lone human with a bow. "He must be our archer, and your kinsman, Raoul. It seems he's trying to grab our attention. Will you oblige?" Coriana began to walk away from Raoul and towards the archer, leaving the bird on the ground before him.