He might have done so anyway, even without the creature's hand curled tightly around Henry's neck, if only because their conversation had rankled him for some reason. (Probably because it could also be about him, though he chooses not to explore that at the moment.)
From his place hidden off to the side, still invisible, he etches out a spell in quick, angry motions. A second later, lightning streaks through the trees and grave markers to strike the creature and blow it away from Henry. ]
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He might have done so anyway, even without the creature's hand curled tightly around Henry's neck, if only because their conversation had rankled him for some reason. (Probably because it could also be about him, though he chooses not to explore that at the moment.)
From his place hidden off to the side, still invisible, he etches out a spell in quick, angry motions. A second later, lightning streaks through the trees and grave markers to strike the creature and blow it away from Henry. ]