Devilstrider heard a feminine shout, and he almost turned to look but realised what a mistake that would be as the gecko monster spit lightning at him. Deciding that getting hit by that thing was definitely not a good idea, he threw up a shield and focused on the monster. The lightning slammed into his shield and he backed up slowly as the monster approached. 

"Working on it!" He called out, hoping she would hear him as he sped away from the monsters lunge.