[ Ballade's still new to this, in terms of magical power. The Torments don't respect their rhythm; they dash in wherever it's convenient. But as the two Dreamers build up a flow, that matters less and less. And even when he takes a solid hit, Ballade's body remembers how to recover from a stumble.
It's not a song that builds to a strong crescendo, nor a frantic finale. It just accompanies them, until a final, staccato note-- as the last Torment takes a hit that knocks it apart.
He stops short when the music does, needing to catch his breath. Keeping up with his partner had gotten harder, as his magic did its work on her behalf. It's not that it drains him, precisely-- it's just, imagine you're at 3, and you stay there, but the other person is 1 advancing to a 5. He needs to warm up better next time... ]
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It's not a song that builds to a strong crescendo, nor a frantic finale. It just accompanies them, until a final, staccato note-- as the last Torment takes a hit that knocks it apart.
He stops short when the music does, needing to catch his breath. Keeping up with his partner had gotten harder, as his magic did its work on her behalf. It's not that it drains him, precisely-- it's just, imagine you're at 3, and you stay there, but the other person is 1 advancing to a 5. He needs to warm up better next time... ]