[action] 2/2
[She steps in front of Asuka, an easy, casual movement that belies her inner torment, and a glowing yellow-orange barrier of concentric octagons that Asuka should definitely recognise appears in front of her, blocking the length and width of her body. This time she does take Asuka's wrist, in case her shock renders her unable to respond in time, and begins to run in the opposite direction.]