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Ris had made a protective shell around herself when Charlie exploded and used the momentum to shoot herself up out of the ground. She went up into the air a few feet and once she got down onto the ground she rolled and stared at the spot she just came from.
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Now, I don't mean to be difficult. But Ris didn't know about Charlies explosive ability.
Even if she did, there isn't any time to react to a pointblank explosive.
Even if there was, there wasn't any room for a shield that would stop an explosion. Charlie was wrapped around Ris, and he ain't letting go, not even after the blast.

I'm not saying this has to be lethal. I'm not here to kill other player's characters.
But it was a 100% hit chance in this case. And a blast that would kill most wizards. Or outright disintegrate a commoner.
Take the hit.

Ok, I really should be going to bed now..