Collette's warning after her surprising transformation is almost enough. Almost. It takes three of the needles finding his back and side before he gets out his spell. A green mist swirls to life at his feet, cleanly swallowing the other three. Well, so much for his idea of giving her his robes, now that they're pinned to his skin. That will have to wait.

"I'm sorry," he murmurs, "Just wait a little while longer, I have to deal with her."

He turns back for Nightcap, but without leaving Collette defenseless. He takes a second to weave a spell over her, one which disappears after a brief, honeycombed shield shines into place around her. It will come back again in full force to defend against any blows sent her way though, up to four times.

And with that done, he's once again calling for the holy light, sending it streaking painfully for their attacker.