Monster, maybe, but still nearly as light as always. Martin was pushed off, the little body beneath him empowered by the need to be freed. The change of height was more an advantage than anything, however: those arms of Martin's couldn't bend – dipping forward to assault the boy was difficult for how small he was.

Of course, the shield was an issue that needed dealing with directly. Martin's arm swung to slap it away and leave Ico open for the backswing.