((OoC: Tarei, that post is fine :) In yor next post, Anise can fall out. Depending on how long the scene with her falling on top of Balir is going to be, you and Nadia can split that off into a separate log.))

Luke had the unfortunate position to be close enough to witness Jade's spear puncture the Oracle Knight, and have blood spill all over the floor of the hallway. His eyes widening, Luke almost lost it, falling down to his knees and clutching his head.

"Tch..." Tear knew that being a civilian, Luke wasn't prepared for something like this. Then again, was being a soldier synonymous with being comfortable with death? Shaking her head, the Tartarus' abrupt halt interrupted her fonic hymn, unfortunately, and seeing the Colonel hit with a fon slot seal wasn't making matters any better; he was their ace in the hole.

Trying to pull himself together, Luke turned his attention to the liger that passed them and was after Anise. "Whoa, puppeteers are really amazing...!" It crossed his mind to attack the animal from behind while Anise took the front, flanking the enemy, and thought that to be the best course of action. He then made his move.

"Luke, no!" Tear tried to stop him, but it was too late.