[Regardless of how much strength Xiao puts into that counter, the effect is the same. When Xiao lashes out at his side, there's an odd cracking sound, causing Aether to cry out.]
[Ahh. Perhaps the worst gift from the Kouribake was the ability to still feel pain. At least it won't last for long.]
[He staggers, hand as his side, where his clothes (and presumably, the skin beneath) have changed in color in a small patch, appearing crystal-like as the crack in his body slowly turns him back into ice. With this, he's become even more fragile. Would he even survive a simple tumble into the snow?]
[But he doesn't back down. He grits his teeth -- and he attacks again, faster this time, and aiming to swipe his sword at Xiao's arm.]
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[Ahh. Perhaps the worst gift from the Kouribake was the ability to still feel pain. At least it won't last for long.]
[He staggers, hand as his side, where his clothes (and presumably, the skin beneath) have changed in color in a small patch, appearing crystal-like as the crack in his body slowly turns him back into ice. With this, he's become even more fragile. Would he even survive a simple tumble into the snow?]
[But he doesn't back down. He grits his teeth -- and he attacks again, faster this time, and aiming to swipe his sword at Xiao's arm.]