(Cornelius and his persona hold their stances as the Shadow melts away into a calmer, more stable form, expecting it to try and pull one last attack to pull them down with it. It already tried to bring everything around it down, including itself; it (and Guzma) seemed the type to fight to the very end. It's only when the shadow has settled into a duplicate form of the man that the pooka finally lowers his blade.
But now is hardly the time to celebrate a victory; the shadow can transform again if the person continues to deny it. Typically, facing death like this can bring one around, but he isn't banking on a guarantee. Guzma likely catches a glimpse of Cornelius' persona as it's desummoned and the pooka sheathes his blade. Despite the visible cuts and bruises along his fur, he pays no mind to them, instead kneeling behind the man to confirm if he's alright.)
Careful. Don't move too quickly if it proves strenuous.
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But now is hardly the time to celebrate a victory; the shadow can transform again if the person continues to deny it. Typically, facing death like this can bring one around, but he isn't banking on a guarantee. Guzma likely catches a glimpse of Cornelius' persona as it's desummoned and the pooka sheathes his blade. Despite the visible cuts and bruises along his fur, he pays no mind to them, instead kneeling behind the man to confirm if he's alright.)
Careful. Don't move too quickly if it proves strenuous.