[Unfortunately, he had taken that moment to step forward, and stepped on the edge of the orb right as she had kicked it at him, so one of the rings -- already loose from the drop -- snapped right off.
That sound right there? That was his heart breaking a little.] Oh no!! H-how-- how could you! [Dropping to a knee, he picked up the pieces and clutched them to his chest. Though his eyes were misty, there was still fire in his stare.] What did I ever do to you?!