[He wanted to see if the man was worth his energetic behavior, and if he was incompetent as he could come across as. There was little point in traveling through a place that was reportedly dangerous, if the person he was with would not be able to pull their own weight.
Fortunately, it didn't seem like that would be a problem.]
Impressive. But I doubt that will be a problem.
[He turned toward one of the creatures that was approaching him, lifting his hands and chanting under his breath for several moments. Energy gathered around his hands, condensing itself into a lightning bolt that flew forward to strike the shadow.]
[Action]
Fortunately, it didn't seem like that would be a problem.]
Impressive. But I doubt that will be a problem.
[He turned toward one of the creatures that was approaching him, lifting his hands and chanting under his breath for several moments. Energy gathered around his hands, condensing itself into a lightning bolt that flew forward to strike the shadow.]
Thundara!