Ames was stylish and Ames was fast, but as the wood splintered in his grasp, dealing 2 points of damage as splinters drove into his palm, the warrior realized that his opponent too was just as fast, just as strong as he was. Shorter than him, the kappa rolled out of the way of the bolt-stab, twisting his body away. Using his stronger grasp on his weapon, he spun the staff out of Ames's hand, before swinging it into the back of the red-headed warrior's knee, causing him to stumble as another 10 points of damage was taken in that flurry of movement. With a grunt, the kappa turned on his heel, dashing for Amulak again.

But Ames's interception had bought the mage time. Time enough to steady himself and cast his spells.