[Family doesn't leave family behind, and that goes doubly so for Saori. She hasn't ever been willing to let go of attachments easily, so when she sees him beginning to slow she's quick to step in to help. At the distance she's at, it'd be hard to bring magic to bear without risking harm to him, and there's too much ground to cover quickly.
So, she'll opt to utilize some of the training Obi-Wan had given her, as well as her borrowed DC-17 blaster. Perhaps an odd choice, but she finds herself appreciating the new skill almost immediately. Blue-white bolts of energy whiz past Neji, burning holes in approaching enemies. Her aim isn't perfect, but it's good enough to harry them.]
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So, she'll opt to utilize some of the training Obi-Wan had given her, as well as her borrowed DC-17 blaster. Perhaps an odd choice, but she finds herself appreciating the new skill almost immediately. Blue-white bolts of energy whiz past Neji, burning holes in approaching enemies. Her aim isn't perfect, but it's good enough to harry them.]
Neji! Fall back! I'll cover you!