[The step forward is enough to make his eyes narrow further, and he pulls back, glowing blue for a moment before shooting forward again as a bright bolt of energy. Shooter might be able to get in front of Hilda in time, but no matter what kind of armor Shooter has, the attack seems to just drill right through it - not physically, but it will seem as if the armor isn't even there.]
[And given his strong boost to his attack right now on top of his already impressive strength, it hits with a lot of physical force regardless. He moves to follow up on it, but stops, just standing in place where he delivered the attack.]
I am so sorry about this.
[And given his strong boost to his attack right now on top of his already impressive strength, it hits with a lot of physical force regardless. He moves to follow up on it, but stops, just standing in place where he delivered the attack.]