[ Seeing Liem also snap out of whatever magic had a hold on them is at least enough to soothe Sebastian’s nerves from the tense edge, but it’s also perplexing. He can understand what was done and why it would be done here, but when had Bondrewd not been affected? He’s grateful, naturally, since otherwise they surely would have torn each other to shreds, but still… It’s curious and slightly unnerving. ]

Essentially, yes.

[ He huffs out a heavy breath, then at least feeling confident that the effect is dwindling, he moves to stand carefully. It comes with a sharper hiss since the impact did indeed break a rib, but at least only one. Normally, it would be little more than an annoyance, but here with his healing slowed, it’s not so easily ignored. Once he’s up, he holds the injured side. ]

…I would call it a bit more than an adventure. [ Do you know how embarrassing this is, Bondrewd? Well, no, he knows the answer from what little he knows of the man. ] I— Well. I hope it is obvious, but none of that was… intentional.