Even as the golem's fist begins to descend, Soul Reaver throws himself to the side, and Stavarus makes a backwards flip to try and avoid from the incoming attack. Both fervently hope they've moved quickly enough

Landing on the ground with a crash, Soul Reaver sees Asaki using Kasei to counter the golem's assault.

Heh... that was fortunate.

Stavarus curses, pulling his crossbow forth again - his bladed melee weapons are a bad choice against a creature of this size. As he readies another enchanted bolt, however, Clutchfiend attempts to gain control of the Golem. Stavarus grins at the irony as the golem attempts to smash Damien to pieces. However, his grin turns to a grimace of surprised fear when Damien retaliates.

As the Golem bursts, Soul Reaver simply extends his hands forward, reinforcing his Missile Protection spell. Sharp pieces of rock ricochet off the barrier with loud pings and the sound of snapping rock.

Stavarus, however, does not possess the same protections. He desperately cartwheels and leaps through the air, twisting his body to try and avoid being hit. Yet the sheer mass of shards is impossible to avoid, regardless of his speed and agility.

He is thus amazed when the shards seem to pass THROUGH his body, leaving only a faint tingling in their wake. Somewhat dumbfounded, he lands deftly on his feet.

Soul Reaver looks very disapprovingly at Damien as Kanshisha recovers from the onslaught.

"I think that's about enough, Bounty Hunter!"

Soul Reaver dashes forward at incredible speed, Blooddrinker held in one hand. He sends a lightning fast punch at the side of Damien's head with his left fist, intending to follow through with a rapid slash from Blooddrinker with his right...

(ooc: Again, up to you, Neo)