[He lets the blades graze his side as he takes the chance to move closer to Tartaglia. If he can get in touching distance he can end this. Both of them are nearing the end of their endurance.

The heat builds in his body as he says,] The mask. The movement. Even the tidal blades…stronger than before. I suppose it has to do with having a lifetime with it?

[He leaves it a question. All it will take is one touch. One touch. He will take damage from this but once this battle is over. He will feed.

His blood runs from the gashes Childe got in his side.]