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[A small part of him notes how his earlier attack has still left its mark on Altius. It really hurt him, huh? A shadowed form and his powers generate light. so makes sense. It's actually quite handy for him to actually fight something that seems specifically weak to his optic blasts. Phoenix is probably no different. It doesn't make him overconfident, a part of him stiffening as Altius raises to his full height, but it's good to know.

Phoenix still looks moments away from striking.]

Don't be a dick.

[...] And yeah. I will. So, are you going to let me help you with your wish or not?

[He manages to sound convincing, if only because he's slipped back to that more 'leader' mode.]