<color=darkred> As Cirque was recovering from the kick he delivered, he saw Paragon create a spear. He attempted to back handspring out of reach, but was a bit too slow; The first thrust left a sizable gash in his right leg. It didn't hit any major arteries or muscles, but he wouldn't be jumping the rooftops afterwards.
Finally enticed, three bubbles appeared around his head. He grabbed the one labeled "deceive". When he opened his palm, a bright red and white table parasol had replaced the bubble. With a quick flick of the switch near the bottom, the parasol was out. He placed the end on his shoulder and waited for Paragon to make a move.