[His words may not have entirely gotten through to Izumi, but it did seem to distract him, which is good because while Cole may like to think he's a tank, he's just a rogue with a couple of knives, and right now? He's only on the defensive, dodging and parrying. He's not going to hurt Leo.]
Is he the one you were drowning with, Leo?
[He thinks it is, but Leo's not thinking in a way that makes it clear. Izumi's thoughts flow through him, though...]
You're not here because you deserve it, Sena! You're here because the shadows want you to feel what hurts you. You can't let it-
[One attempt to back away has him tripping over one of the shadows felled by their swords, and for a moment he's wide open.]
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[His words may not have entirely gotten through to Izumi, but it did seem to distract him, which is good because while Cole may like to think he's a tank, he's just a rogue with a couple of knives, and right now? He's only on the defensive, dodging and parrying. He's not going to hurt Leo.]
Is he the one you were drowning with, Leo?
[He thinks it is, but Leo's not thinking in a way that makes it clear. Izumi's thoughts flow through him, though...]
You're not here because you deserve it, Sena! You're here because the shadows want you to feel what hurts you. You can't let it-
[One attempt to back away has him tripping over one of the shadows felled by their swords, and for a moment he's wide open.]