Charlie takes a deep breath and times it just right. He detonates himself in a slim and concentrated burst of fire. The spikes half evaporate on contact, what's left of them is flung away a few feet by the shock-wave. The wave brushes hot air past Ris, Gao and Kevan, they hair waving dramatically.
"I'll take that as a yes." Charlie hisses with a grin after the fire dissipates, he taps his shoulder to get rid of a small flame. "Are you done?"