Valdis watched him a moment and then lifted Ivory and focused her energy as he said. She felt the dark energy rise up at first asking and fired three times. Her aim was right on, striking the same spot three times. Her irises bleeding red as she switched the gun to the other hand and fired again.

"I fear I am a bit rusty," she said, flipping the gun into the air and catching it. Then her vision clouded, sharp pain raced through her head and Ivory fell from her hand.