Ignis's flames roared as she launched herself at Croft again, her fists wreathed in solar fire, her golden eyes blazing with fury. The old merchant sidestepped her first punch, then her second, his weathered body moving with a grace that belied his age.
"Haa... you should go easier on an old man," Croft said, his voice light, almost teasing. "My bones aren't as strong as they used to be."
"I don't care!" Ignis's flames flared brighter. "You tricked us! I'll burn you until there's nothing left but ash!"
She lunged again, her fist slamming into the ground where Croft had been standing. Stone cracked, dust exploded, and a crater formed in the cobblestones. But Croft was already moving, sliding back out of range, his pale grey eyes sharp and assessing.
Soldiers rushed to intervene, swords raised, spears lowered. Ignis turned on them, her mouth opening wide.
"[Solar Flare]!"
