[KQ] Bigger A(spire)ations

ronin A man unwilling to fight for what he wants deserves what he gets They were going to kill this thing, come hell or high water. Ronin felt a grim smile spread across his face as the monster was engulfed in flame, in shattering stone, in blood and lightning. But then all of a sudden it... it wasn't there? A curious ringing sounded in his ears, then. Ronin thought it might have been someone calling his name. Only... the world moved so slowly, suddenly, and he felt hot all over - his back, in particular did not feel... right. Oh. Oh. Clarity returned hand in hand with agony, and Ronin was able to obey Remi's screamed command mainly because he was already falling. The creature had struck him hard, forcing him to stumble, and red spurted up and out from his back and shoulders for a moment, like he had sprouted crimson wings. But Ronin could take this. He could take all of it, and more besides. Vanya's face, smiling, laughing, dead sleeping danced through his mind; he leaned on it for strength and gathered his reserves of energy. His roll was clumsy, but he managed to angle himself to face the creature on the ground. One arm was braced against his knee as he panted in quiet, laboured breaths, but the other - the one with the gauntlet - was raised up defensively. It would seem barely perceptible to most, but those with the keenest sight might see the outline of something shimmering - a shield. "BRING IT DOWN!" He yelled, baring his teeth at the creature. "Come and get me then, you ugly fuck." Ronin has baited the demon and moved into a full defence, engaging the shield on his gauntlet! The following effects are in play: Type: Grey God Hand (upgraded) | Custom made for Ronin's hand, this gauntlet is incredibly light-weight and can create a magical shield large enough to shelter Ronin and one other (The gauntlet's shield will absorb any damage equal to or below Ronin's endurance). Against Ascendeds the shield radiates electromagnetic energy that severely harms their bio-mechanical systems. Can be used twice per thread.