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[u][b]Phillus Circus-Big Top[/b][/u]

It was unusual for Lute to use such a forceful attack, but they were certainly running out of options. Aria gritted her teeth as Isabella refused to back down even with blood seeping from her mouth and ears. She didn't want to cause more injuries to the woman, and it wasn't that she didn't understand the other's wish to protect her home and family. Still, her own friends were in danger and neither was backing off, so she would have to knock out Isabella in order to end this fight. 

As the acrobat charged towards Lute with a staggering gait, the illusionist intercepted the knife, blocking it with a loud reverberating clang as it clashed with the side of her fan. Her shoulder still stung, but nobody was going to hurt Lulu on her watch. She forced the unstable acrobat back with a shove, following with a hit with her other hand. Aria pressed forward as Isabella backed up, trying to block the flurry of unending blows that the illusionist sent her way. 

She could see more toys surrounding her, but she trusted the Virtuoso to support her while she fought with Isabella. 

"You're not the only one trying to protect something," she hissed as Isabella dodged another attacked. She threw her weight against the woman, sending her off balance. The fight was dragging on too long, and she itched to go and help her friends take down the ringleaders. Aria didn't have time to deal with the acrobat anymore. With a fast lunge she slammed the hilt of her weapon against the woman's head. "and I won't have you getting in my way anymore."

The acrobat crumpled to the ground, finally still as Aria breathed heavily. She still wasn't fully recovered even with Amy's powers, and was really starting to feel the strain. She turned back to Lute to make sure he wasn't being attacked, before blinking. Something seemed slightly off. "Lulu? What's wrong?"