[Josh nods and braces himself for another similar attack.]

Then you'll have to take her head on as my distraction. But Laura --

[Josh bites back his worry; they're in battle and don't have time for doubts. Josh does worry though -- anybody who can twist metal is bad news for Laura. So instead, he decides to go with:]

I'll be as fast as I can.


(OOC: PS! I want to tag into the Mystique business, but I wasn't sure if you guys had a plan already?? Let me know!)