Ah, right… Kain hadn’t even thought about that too much until Rydia says something just then. He thinks to the times he’s spoken with rifter mages, the difficulties some of them have encountered. Not that their magic is gone entirely, ever, but it seems to work… somewhat differently here. Of course, there’s always the chance to pick up some of this world’s magic and train, just as he did with one of their warrior styles… but that’s a lot to discuss. He’ll save it for later when they’re not fighting a vicious enemy.

“Magic is different in this world!” What a bad way to have to find that out, though, being tossed straight into battle. At least she’s got him for some backup… it could have been far worse, if she were on her own. Kain continues striking at the demon he’s fighting, inviting it to attack him back, leaving his defenses open just enough to let it get a blow in. He grunts with the pain. That’s the real trick of this Reaver business, trying to take just enough pain so it’s not debilitating… but so that it can fuel his power all the same. “Once we destroy these demons... I’ll explain more!”

Gathering power, he twirls his lance to use his Cyclone ability, a whirling gust of wind blasting off the weapon and straight into the nearest demon. Another down. Progress!