The amount of destruction Jaakuna was capable of bringing was both awe-inspiring and a true nuisance.

Despite making Rio a priority, Shion was secretly dismayed at the crumbling library. It didn't help that this restricted section housed many books that were either originals or ones that were long lost to history. The warmth of his magicks was rather foreign, dancing in the air long after he had used them. For a moment it was as if Rio's darkness was nonexistent, and that alone managed to bring a smirk on her lips. Despite the short amount of time Jaakuna had transcended, his power was steadily climbing. His control could use some refinement, but the fact that he hadn't burnt Emiri to a crisp was progress. Shion's eyes darted between the shadows, the battlefield's dynamic changing slightly with Jaakuna's entrance. Rio himself hadn't moved, his back to the wall he had crashed into, though it was his silence that was disturbing her.

Grant skidded to a halt, rolling his eyes as he realized what had happened. Always having to arrive in a flourish, did he? It was only then that he noticed the poor state of the library. "[color=darkorchid]Good gods...I can only hope Shion doesn't bill us for the damages...[/color]" He muttered, shaking his head. 

Meanwhile, Emiri's breathing regulated, and she let out a slight groan. Clutching at her wound, she tried to concentrate, rewinding her time. Wincing slightly, she managed to sit up, throwing Jaakuna a small smile. "[color=springgreen]We've run into a little trouble,[/color]" She couldn't help but quip, though her expression became serious once more as she heard Rio's rather loud laugh.

Bringing himself to his feet, the dark haired man dusted himself off. He had gotten a little too carried away with things, it seemed, although just as he had hoped, there was the Prodigal Son himself. Clapping his hands somewhat sarcastically, Rio walked towards the pair, his eyes focused on Jaakuna. "[color=dodgerblue]And so we finally meet,[/color]" He stated, rolling his shoulder lightly. "[color=dodgerblue]You've got an additional spring in your step! Transcending beyond that or any ordinary mortal, holding power people couldn't dream of comprehending, surpassing those naturally talented--[/color]" At his last comment, his eyes would briefly flicker to Emiri, who couldn't help but scowl at him. "[color=dodgerblue]--and whose limits are unfathomable. But I digress, I suppose. The most brilliant light to shine only serves to cast the greatest shadow.[/color]"

"[color=springgreen]How poetic,[/color]" Emiri couldn't help but comment.

Rio either missed or ignored her sarcasm, nodding in agreement. "[color=dodgerblue]It will be. Now then, Jaakuna,[/color]" He would lift his hand, his sword beckoning at his call. "[color=dodgerblue]I'm curious to see just how far you've come.[/color]"

Getting to her feet, Emiri stood next to Jaakuna, her hand on his arm to stop him from charging forward before she could warn him. "[color=springgreen]His darkness allows him to regenerate, nothing seems to phase him,[/color]" She told him, holding her own weapon in her other hand.