Once again, Vivi didn't make a sound as he slammed to the ground, landing in a small, mage-shaped heap, eyes not leaving Garland the whole time. He returned to his feet without even stumbling, Edward's music might have played some part but even considering that Vivi was still a very fragile creature and the fact that he was still standing at all was remarkable. He raised a single hand at Garland once again and-
-the trance wore off, the glow fading as instantly as it appeared and exhaustion and pain were quick to replace the rush of emotion-fuelled power. His eyes narrowed as he tried to focus on his magic through the pain but failed, giving a choked, terrified whimper as the damage he'd sustained during the trance took its toll. After a few seconds more of trying and failing to concentrate enough to call another Flare, he gave another whimper and unceremoniously toppled to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut.
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Date: 2010-08-20 09:02 pm (UTC)-the trance wore off, the glow fading as instantly as it appeared and exhaustion and pain were quick to replace the rush of emotion-fuelled power. His eyes narrowed as he tried to focus on his magic through the pain but failed, giving a choked, terrified whimper as the damage he'd sustained during the trance took its toll. After a few seconds more of trying and failing to concentrate enough to call another Flare, he gave another whimper and unceremoniously toppled to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut.