Adachi took the hit, trying not to scream as the shock ran through him. Stein hit hard and Adachi wasn't sure at all they'd win this now. It was just as well he'd taken the trouble to protect himself not long ago.

"Motherfucker," he muttered furiously, and collected himself after letting Birkin make an attack. He sort of wished he could give Stein some sort of encouragement but his general irritation meant right now all he could think of were nasty names to toss at the Shadow. He had a go though. "Yeah, let us help you get your goddamn head screwed on straight." With that, he went for a strong wind attack.