[center][h2]James Hunt|Streets of Crocus[/h2][/center]
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James saw the opening in her attack and closed with her, bring his shield to bear and hitting her in the forehead with the bottom rim. [color=SteelBlue]"It is by the Lord's will that I hold this power, or do you not understand how paladins are empowered?"[/color] Staying within the water mage's guard, he slashed and thrust at her, feinting to provide openings for pommel strikes to her gut and arms. He would not kill her, but she wouldn't escape facing justice for her crimes. [color=SteelBlue]"The blood shed to give you this power taints it, makes it wrong no matter what element it bears."[/color] He ducks another attack and comes up, delivering a headbutt to her, glad he was wearing a helmet for it. He then remembered that Amelia's spirit had said her name and decided to use it. [color=SteelBlue]"Paladins are an extension of His power. If He wanted Slayers judged, Manami Fuyu, he would do so Himself. You are blinded by the preconceptions of someone who spent much of the life lying to you. And here you are, still believing that those lies he told you are true."[/color]

An attack forces the paladin to slide back a few feet and he resumes his ready stance. [color=SteelBlue]"I will do my duty as a paladin. Either you will be in the custody of the Rune Knights by the end of this day or you will join those who's blood gives you power in the afterlife. Remember that."[/color]