The shockwave from the strike was powerful enough that Warren felt it despite dodging successfully, the pressure wave making his ears ring.
They separated, Warren breathing harder than Pho.
Wounds accumulating despite defensive techniques. Pho's Ice manipulation still hurt if it got close, regardless of barriers.
Warren's left shoulder bled from where an ice shard had caught him during one of Pho's attacks.
His ribs ached from a glancing blow that had connected despite his water barriers, the impact bruising flesh even through magical protection.
Multiple small cuts covered his arms and legs from frozen fragments that had gotten past his defenses.
Minor wounds individually, but collectively, represent blood loss and reduce his response time.
Pho showed damage too, his bluish skin marred by visible injuries.
Warren's pressurized water attacks had created deep gashes across the demon's torso.
