[center][b]The Clayman's Finale[/b][/center]
Maria took action, stepping in front of Adeline. "You won't get past me." She said firmly, raising her shield. She braced herself for the impact, activating Traction. Even though her shield dispersed most of the impact, she knew it wouldn't stop all of it, and it was better to be overcautious than unprepared. With her eyes still on the blade coming down, she mentally commanded her armor to appear. As it phased around her body, she felt more conspicuous, knowing it was the effect of the armor. "Why don't you take me on instead of an unarmed girl, coward?" She taunted, activating Provoke. "Or are you that afraid of fighting fairly?"

[center][b]Will O' the Piper[/b][/center]
Charles hesitated for a moment, wondering what he should do. He quickly decided that the children were higher priority now and called out to Sigmund. "I'm going after the kids, so don't die until I get back!" He ran towards the river with Sophia close behind and turned to run along the bank, knowing there was no way he'd catch them in the water. He knew that if the Kapa decided to leave the river on the opposite side, they'd be in trouble. "Sophia, jump!" He yelled, summoning his staff. He stopped for a moment while she did a short hop onto the pole, then heaved the staff up as Sophia Jumped from it. He figured the boost would be enough to get her across, even if his arms were sore now, and kept running after the targets.