*which means that even if Josh dies here, he's won -- but he doesn't intend to die. The water doesn't touch him; a globe of air a few yards across falls with him into the depths.

For the first time, he goes on the offensive. Dozens of sparks leap from his aura, growing as they fly, transforming into hummingbirds of golden flame. Symbols of Mars Ultor in his role of Champion of Mankind, they dart at Locaha's face and eyes, each from a different angle.*