Nexus Moved to the right a moment too late, taken further by the sudden flux in energy that the boy displayed. The dagger struck deep into his shoulder-plate and pierced his arm, spurting chunks of armor and blue blood into the air. Nexus' eyes flared chaotically, and his armor began to glow, taking shape to encompass his entire body in a shell of thicker, more appropriate armor. His head remained uncovered, but he tore his shoulder away from Ren's weapon, and the hole in his armor was sealed. Nexus pulled his broadsword back with both arms, circumventing his injury completely through sheer will, and slashing at Ren as his blade glowed, covered in shimmering blue flames that refused earthly convention. He slashed at Ren Vertically with his weapon, aiming now, to disable the man completely.