"And here's to holding it still." Well, talking of some sort seems necessary. Duke's spell is black-purple this time, and a puddle of the same color forms under the lizard. The puddle shoots out long tendrils of the same color, which arc down and stab at the lizard.

.. The sound of something Colin-made that 'can pierce most things' means that Duke doesn't.. entirely want to just charge in when the spell's hold fades. The knight does head closer, but stays a bit behind Ippo. Hopefully the knight will be a more tempting target - or just ready to go for eyes should the lizard turn toward Ippo.