(Sorry for the wait!)

[[@LukasVolkov] [@Undying Curiosity]

With the adrenaline of finding his name still thrumming in his blood, Akshay was quick to respond. He swung his shield into the path of the dagger just in time, the resounding [i]clang[/i] echoing through the garden - but before he could come up with a more offensive countermeasure, their attacker was gone again and his vision was full of smoke. [i]Damn.[/i]

What he did glean from that split second, however, was useful enough.

[color=fdc68a]"Long coat, long hair, no helm,"[/color] he muttered over his shoulder, hoping his 'partner' was still close enough to hear. [color=fdc68a]"Cunning, it seems. Be on your guard."[/color] Hopefully these slivers of information would be useful, but until then, what could he do?

...Ah, now he remembered. Akshay held his shield steady and expanded his senses a little more. With a little focus, he was sure his blindsight would find her. He just needed to focus. [color=fdc68a]"Buy me some time,"[/color] he added, even more quietly.