The impact unhooked him from Chili's backside, sending him barreling into the ground like a comet. His shield neutralized the attack, but he found himself smeared into the ground. Just as he expected, digging his claws into his fiery opponent was a painful endeavor. The earth was merciless against his back but did nothing to stop him from getting right back up. Even if his claws were searing with pain... he wouldn't back down! That said, he launched into another tearing attack, persistent as a bad cough.