After recoiling back from the blow, Shiroe touches his cheek gingerly, looking at the wax that comes off on his fingers, and then pulls his staff from his bag. Time to nope out of here.

"Astral Bind!" He puts some of the newfound fear power into the shout. Ribbons of blue light erupt from the ground at a spot behind Pyre, wrapping around his ankles. It's Shiroe's best attempt at rooting him, while he tries to get away.