[When the bond most precious to him is severed, and far from the first time he's felt it yanked from his body, it's hard to see anything else. He's blind to everything beyond the broken chains hanging before him.
His wounded shoulder yields, and the strength of just one arm isn't enough to hold ground against Frey - he's left wide open. The staff collides heavily with his middle, startling the air from his lungs. A few dazed steps back before he caves in and sinks to his knees. His free hand claws at the ground as blood trickles down his arm in thin streams. Through harsh gasps for breath, the distorted cadence that has been careening through his head on repeat all morning leaks out.]
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His wounded shoulder yields, and the strength of just one arm isn't enough to hold ground against Frey - he's left wide open. The staff collides heavily with his middle, startling the air from his lungs. A few dazed steps back before he caves in and sinks to his knees. His free hand claws at the ground as blood trickles down his arm in thin streams. Through harsh gasps for breath, the distorted cadence that has been careening through his head on repeat all morning leaks out.]
Martel is gone...! She's...not here...anymore!