Fortunately, Aya kept her balance well, posing no danger of suddenly falling off their sand-based ride. As they flew, her other hand moved up to grip the hilt of the Spine as well now that she no longer had to worry about holding on to a long sinuous beast.

"That's a problem." Aya remarked, eyes upon the growing ball of darkness and fire for just a few seconds. "We'll have to be extra sure to not be where he aims it then."