Allenby wondered if it was wise to let Maridian do... whatever the hell it was he was doing, but she was too curious to try attacking while he was spellcasting. Anyway it'd be kind of a dirty trick to do so while he was distracted.

She'd expected him to rush forward with that dripping blade--goddamn--but he just held up a hand instead. Allenby looked around, puzzled, and then saw what was above her head.

"Whoa!" She reacted instinctively and proooobably unwisely, leaping straight up to try and punch the thing back. Idiot, it's energy, hit it with the Hula Hoop! But it was too late now.