[quote=@Inimical]
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*Narrows my gaze, the force visibly impacting a red barrier that only makes itself apparent on impact with the ranged attack, several feet from me*
I’m annoyed at all the interruptions to my goal here… But, so long as I walk away with [i]a[/i] prize…
*The bayoneted half of my blade becomes enveloped in teal energy, effectively converting it from a broken rifle into a large battle axe made from raw power, which I turn and swing Akora’s way*
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[quote=@System]
<Snipped quote by Inimical>

It appears that the hidden element you lack is that of surprise.
*Spreads my fingers on one hand, the webbing stretched from fingertip to palm, and plucks at one of the threads, unleashing crescents of invisible cutting force that bend around Akora*
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*Stands unfazed to the side of the room, out of range of the current action, and glances toward the door to the next section of the temple, which is sealed off by an opaque red barrier*