It's an easy throw. Ellis has to make very little readjustment of his body to get the shield into place and catch the stone right over the heraldry.

And it works. There is a satisfying clang, as the stone soars back in Abby's direction.

A split second where Ellis' grin flashes over the top of the shield, satisfied.

And then, a spurt of fire bursts from the shield and catches his sleeve aflame.