I hate to break this to you both, but it's definitely close already.
[ As if on cue, another bellowing roar rattles the outer walls of the maze, signaling the minotaur is quickly homing in on their location, possibly through scent or by all the noises they're making. That doesn't bode well for any of them nor do they have a lot of time to prepare, but Magnus is trying not to let that slow him down as he sends magic pluming towards the closest phantom hands, incinerating them just so he can approach the maze more closely himself. ]
Alright, I'll leave all defensive duties in both your very capable hands. Although, if you need an extra pair...
[ He gently kicks the two disembodied hands now floating aimlessly in front of him with the edge of his boot. His eyes then flicker gold for a moment as he starts casting a larger spell, his magic weaving its way through his body before extending across the maze, creating a glowing thread to guide them.
The minotaur's incoming steps make the water vibrate animatedly around him, but Magnus doesn't allow that to throw off his concentration as he continues to map the area as quickly as he can manage. ]
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[ As if on cue, another bellowing roar rattles the outer walls of the maze, signaling the minotaur is quickly homing in on their location, possibly through scent or by all the noises they're making. That doesn't bode well for any of them nor do they have a lot of time to prepare, but Magnus is trying not to let that slow him down as he sends magic pluming towards the closest phantom hands, incinerating them just so he can approach the maze more closely himself. ]
Alright, I'll leave all defensive duties in both your very capable hands. Although, if you need an extra pair...
[ He gently kicks the two disembodied hands now floating aimlessly in front of him with the edge of his boot. His eyes then flicker gold for a moment as he starts casting a larger spell, his magic weaving its way through his body before extending across the maze, creating a glowing thread to guide them.
The minotaur's incoming steps make the water vibrate animatedly around him, but Magnus doesn't allow that to throw off his concentration as he continues to map the area as quickly as he can manage. ]