Koph nodded.  She lunged forward, sending two quick jabs around the kobold's head.  The monster ducked to avoid the tip, then prepared to rush in.  [color=00ff7f]"Come!"[/color] the Amazoness called.  Without withdrawing again, Koph pushed her spear straight down.  The monster was far enough under that it reached up with both hands to catch the shaft beneath its blade, preventing any attempt to cut.  At the same time, though, this froze the kobold's movements.  All she needed was to give a firm tug to one side--to push the kobold off balance, and to make sure her weapon wouldn't be in Voltaire's way.  Just at the right time.

Her eyes drifted shut, her breathing fell quiet, and her ears strained to pick up every note the Song had to share.