Mira Voss has just vanished from the arena when Veric and Oliver move.
Kellan is alone in the open field, Zhang Xi suspended inside Rhayne's black cocoon. The right call is to crush the last mobile piece before the monk finds a way out.
Veric takes the left, Undertow low and angled. Oliver comes from the right, Motorhead held in both hands, but the wounded shoulder leaves the hammer half a hand below its ideal point.
Kellan sees it.
He retreats without turning his back, short steps, keeping both of them in front. "Azure Trust."
Veric surges forward.
Kellan anticipates the lunge with a wide step in and throws a fast jab. The left gauntlet strikes the edge of Undertow, more test than attack, while the right stays near his chin. Veric accepts the contact, plants his lead foot, and pushes the shield to close the center line, his Azure Trust already interrupted.
Oliver enters the space Kellan made, pressing him.
