[ She moves immediately to the other woman's side, reaching a hand out to try and steady her. Claire has made progress in her own journey of conjury, but Himeka knows that a few quick healing spells right now won't fix her wounds. What they may do is offer her a bit of relief and endurance, at least for a few minutes. ]

Do I? I feel like I was a little late. Are you alright?

[ A silly question, mayhaps, given the blood she can see staining Claire's clothing. A flash of light extends from her own palm towards Claire, bathing her in a soft and cool aura of blue. The aether settles on her skin, like a spring breeze, lightly invigorating. ]

I have to say, I don't like your friend.

[ She frowns towards the skeletal giant, raising her cane as it smashes through her short-lived icy barricade. ]

I can hold it off--can you make it to one of the shrines?

[ She thinks of one in particular that was built inside the hollow of a large, old tree. Surely this thing couldn't follow in there? ]