Charlie tried to reply "You [b]smell[/b] like bac-" But was interrupted by Ris coming his way a whole lot faster than expected.
In a split second he had a choice between barely dodging the roots that where on collision course with his chest, or grabbing her again.
He took the latter. He let Ris get close and took a full hit from the roots. He could feel his ribs straining under the force, pain surged trough his body.
But Charlie was very used to pain.
With great effort he clamped his arms around the roots and let himself be pushed over. Both of them fell over back into the crater.
Halfway trough the drop he stomped his heel in the edge of the crater, causing them to spin around. Ris would land flat on her back and he would land on top of her.

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Ciskel was pondering the thought of breaking his promise to go help Life out, he couldn't see what was going on up there but by the sound alone it sounded dangerous.

He was interrupted by this thought by the sudden appearance of the massive golden dragon he could only assume was Shu.
It was both beautiful and terrifying at once and Ciskel wondered why he didn't use this every time, why he wouldn't even use this against Zeref.
When he looked at Eli he saw the reason. There was a darkness in his eyes. Did the keys have an influence on the holder?

"So the two of us aren't fighting. I'm fine with that. I can assume however that we are locked in duel together?" He asked to Jared.
"Since as soon as I take my eye off you to meddle with any of these battles you'll attack me in the rear? I'd probably do the same." He continued, measuring how much of his attention should go to Jared and how much could be spared on keeping an eye on his surroundings.

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"Well, Klaus went and managed to piss off our little key bearer. I'm not mad though, look at that! If the kid survives I need you to try and recruit him. Especially if Klaus doesn't." Algon kept sending commentary from his observatory. A fresh glass of wine in his hand.

He looked down at Jenifer who had fallen asleep next to him. "Hmmm, maybe..."