Talk:Myrtenaster/@comment-71.52.62.216-20130215055616

One thing I'd like to dispute in the name of theorycrafting is how the red enhancement is defined. In its application - based on the rebound of the Armor's attack as well as the fact that Weiss is holding the rapier stable rather than applying force or momentum - it may actually be a kinetic reflection rather than a strength enhancer.

The flash is more from the impact triggering the reflect, and while she did move the blade into position quickly, it's clear on close inspection that she's more holding it in the path of the attack than anything (which is to say that a conventional rapier wouldn't block that attack no matter how strong the wielder). Plus, looking at how far back the Armor's sword is recoiled, I'd say an exact reversal of momentum is a pretty feasible explanation.

In theory, it'd be a one-use impact-triggered 'barrier' around the blade itself, reversing the attack made against it... Which also means that, in proper use, it'd be much better to save it for a heavy-handed attack like Weiss did - to throw balance, disorient, and maybe even hit them with their own swing if it's angled right.

Sorry, I kinda rambled into a circle, but it's really fun to envision and apply like that.