[Archer is still worried, since the bond carries a bit of pain. It's an echo and not the feeling itself, but it still gives him a hint to the mage's condition. Thus his surprise when that feel vanishes and Caster joins him echoes through their bond. Healing spell won't have immediate results. But killing the beast comes first.]
I won't. [he promises.] Caster, withdraw.
[It's not phrased as an order as it's not one. Archer's fine with rushing onto the battlefield, but having his companion wounded activates all the protective instincts. They're not Servants anymore.
Archer grips the crossbow as he rushes forward. There's only one chance and he uses it, then immediately leaps back as he realizes the outcome. Damn! Archer desperately reaches Caster and pulls his hood down, trying to shield him using his own body.
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I won't. [he promises.] Caster, withdraw.
[It's not phrased as an order as it's not one. Archer's fine with rushing onto the battlefield, but having his companion wounded activates all the protective instincts. They're not Servants anymore.
Archer grips the crossbow as he rushes forward. There's only one chance and he uses it, then immediately leaps back as he realizes the outcome. Damn! Archer desperately reaches Caster and pulls his hood down, trying to shield him using his own body.
Salamander's blood freezes anything it touches.]