Taiga nodded in reply to Takumi.
"My name is Taiga Hoshikawa." he politely, at last, but he doubted either was listening. Ari was already attacking.
He just managed to catch Takumi 'vanish' and was impressed at her speed. He was still able to see her move, but all the same it was fast, very fast. A small smile crossed his lips.
Taiga, who had been right behind Takumi, lightly jumped forward instead of back, just barely missing the well controlled whip. It was better to go forward than back, if the other used weapons that would change length at will.
He saw where she had touched Ari and how the magic flowed. Taiga also noted that Takumi took care to keep her scroll dry.
He liked Ari's style of fighting. It was almost unpredictable. So, that had been what they were talking about.
"Oto no hayasa wo himeshi mono yo. Ware no gohu ni chikara wo ataeyo."
Taiga murmured softly. Something near his waist gave off a soft glow. It seemed he would need it.
Takumi had lowered her defense for a second, obviously satisfied with her work so far. Taiga's eyes didn't miss it.
Slivers of ice mixed in with water hurtled at her back as fast as she herself had moved. He doubted it would hit her at that speed, but it was test. Nor did he think that they would hit Ari, but even if they did, they most likely wouldn't damage him too much. After all, it was his specialty.
He, too, scattered water around him and let it swirl around him.
