Lexx turned his head at the wrong moment. Chel was intruding on his relay and clouding his thoughts without realizing it. A burning pain through Lexx's shoulder jarred him back to the battle. One of Desirea's talons had finally found its mark and ripped through the cloth and flesh on Lexx's left shoulder. Luckily for Lexx, it hit at an angle and didn't do nearly as much damage as it might have had it hit him directly.
'I do not have time for this!' Lexx grimaced, feeling the ligament drag over his shoulder as his opponent started to draw the talon back for another hit. Lexx reached out and grabbed onto the ligament. He jumped backwards, swinging his wings out and flapping in an effort to drag Desirea closer to the edge.
Desirea hesitated. She was confused.
'I just have to …' Lexx concentrated and stepped off the ledge.
