[@Patches]

With the group having forced their way to their next target, Mercury's lightning ceases.  Just when she starts to think that maybe they were starting to make progress, her eyes fall on the strange man at the other end of the room.

"Oh...  This can only be good, right?"

Sarcasm dripping from her words, she starts to let her body magic course, readying herself for whatever altercation may be about to rear its ugly head.  She's confident in her abilities, but something tells her that this particular adversary is going to be a serious issue.  Just looking at him makes her feel...off...