[ That was directed at Dash :) ]

Meruin and Reina weren't too concerned with him, barring scholarly interest. "And that is another thing about abilities like that. Meruin, take note: skipping steps on the road to power is a stupid thing to do," said Reina pointing to James. "You lose control and destroy yourself and others. Well, if it comes to that, I shall deal with it. At least now though he [i]might[/i] have Chases' interest."

And indeed he did. Chase was drying herself off during James' transformation. Afterwards, the Golden Witch turned her heads towards the boy. "Oh? What's that supposed to do? Well then, your partner already gave her own strike, now it's your turn."