As soon as Ashema saw the brilliant hue that shone in Skullius' hand, he went on guard. Much like Skullius, he wasn't quite concerned by the stunned Incandescent Stagers spectating while considering their options gravely against these two clearly powerful arrivals.
'He's switching to using light now? Just what kind of abilities does he have?' Ashema silently pondered while filling his gourd.
Understanding the nature of this intriguing foe was absurdly integral to him winning… perhaps, surviving. Given how much unpredictability was likely about to surface though, he got ready.
While some blood poured into his gourd, some slipped out. It was of a lighter shade of red than the one which was filtering in.