[b]Shio[/b]

Chaining a Word of Conviction:Blind with Kasumi's leap, Shio pushed forward flinging her hand out at Kasumi's incoming body with a lunge, pushing off the ground hard. Given that each of them had forward momentum, Shio would quickly be within striking distance, however, Kasumi would be blinded by the Word of Conviction: Blind, allowing for Shio to thrust her palm at Kasumi likely unhindered towards Kasumi's body. It was, of course, to place a Nine-Spirit Seal on Kasumi, the passive ability of Shio's Gishiki school of magic. At close range, without the mist, it would be much easier for Shio to deal with Kasumi. It was a surprising move, given the previous execution of the similar tactic - this time without a projectile to aid her. Her left, offhand, close to her body, could follow up if need be, or defend her from a frontal physical assault.

It was also a risky strategy that required her Kujaku as a support mechanism, while dealing with the Mythin as well, avoiding the Mark Is with its significant distance. If Shio's movement turned sour, Kujaku's Psychic Shields would likely be the only thing protecting her. Shio also had a panic mechanism is needed, a defense to get her out of the situation herself.

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