[i]Once Irina had begun to move, Astra slowly straightened herself, the light tapping of leather boots upon the stone floor alerting the angel. She fidgeted her wings around a little, the two majestic things twitching ever so slightly, as she rose back to her gigantic height. Her left hand quickly straightened out her robes, the sound of smooth, tender skin running over soft, silky cloth gently reaching the Vileblood's ears. Now that Astraeus was ready to fling herself at Irina, she did something truly odd.. Her kind smile faded, of course, as a more serious, concentrated look crossed her visage, her crimson red eyes fluctuating into a focused ocean blue. Then, she began to walk towards her opponent, bare feet lightly slapping upon the cold stone of what I assume is Castle Cainhurst.[/i] "As much as I hate talking during a fight," [i]She spoke up with a slightly guilty tone to her soothing voice, her words true,[/i] "I can't help but wonder where we are, my fair Maiden?" [i]Surprisingly enough, the angel didn't use the distraction her words might have caused to launch a sudden attack at Irina.. oh, no, instead the divine woman continued to simply walk, slowly and steadily, calmly. Closer and closer, her blue eyes looking the Vileblood over, especially her arms, the muscles beneath the clothing.. seeing when they would tense and strain.[/i]