Finally. Nero finally managed to actually harm the Exarch, but he did not let the achievement blind or tempt him. As soon as the glaive cut its skin, Nero leaped away, aiming to jump over its skull and behind it. Time proved Nero's decision wise for no sooner had he jumped that the Exarch's tail swept right in front of its face. Had he been any slower, he would have turned into a meat patty.
Nero did not dwell on his minor success, nor did he focus on the fact that his team had apparently disobeyed his orders. After all, that is exactly what they did, for though Nero could not see anyone in the vicinity, the shadows that hid him were clearly Vanessa's, the purple attack that aimed for the Exarch's eyes was clearly from Lina.
He did not feel glee at their aid, nor did he feel distressed that they had put themselves in harm's way. All of Nero's focus was on the Primal Exarch.
