[He probably could have dodged, but Lloyd stands his ground instead, shifting only enough to avoid a direct hit. Throwing his arms up so that his swords cross, with every ounce of focus he can muster he flares his mana out. With a flash of green, the mana forms into a shield that surrounds him.]
Guardian!
[He needs to know how effective his shield is against this attack. Barely in time - the bullets hit and flash out.
Lloyd grins.]
Hah, pretty good! Now try this!
[He dashes forward. What he's planning is still technically long range, but he needs to be closer than this. If he can just get close enough...
He summons his mana, preparing to attack the moment Kid gives him a chance.]
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Guardian!
[He needs to know how effective his shield is against this attack. Barely in time - the bullets hit and flash out.
Lloyd grins.]
Hah, pretty good! Now try this!
[He dashes forward. What he's planning is still technically long range, but he needs to be closer than this. If he can just get close enough...
He summons his mana, preparing to attack the moment Kid gives him a chance.]