After an abrupt end to the fighting, Erik straightened his back and surveyed his surroundings. Planting the haft of his hammer on the ground, he calmly inspected his shocked, former opponents. Blood streamed through holes and grooves in his armour, but he paid it no attention.
Astrid stood the furthest away, with Zahra's throat in her hand. The vampire paid this Arcnaist no attention, however, and glared furiously at Erik instead. Some might think she was annoyed with the risk he took here, but Erik himself knew better—she simply hated having had to sit out the fighting.
Enkai and Ankhur stood on opposing sides of the battlefield, arms crossed sternly, their gazes sharp and focused on the two Runebound enemies. They shot only a single, confused glance at Erik when they first appeared, likely wondering why Elora had ordered them to wait for Erik's signal.
Though they were both martial people, they weren't battle maniacs as Erik and Astrid were.
