[the shield gives another slight flicker, but the attack bounces and Kaoru gives a low whistle of awe.]

All right, not bad. Don't particularly want to have to face down the monsters with only this between me and them, but at least I know it will hold them off. [a sigh of relief] ...and I have some way to protect myself.

[Tama-chan continues jabbing her horn against the shield, enjoying the game. It will probably give out soon.]