[Eustace just continues to give her that hard stare, one that darkens a bit at her words.]

I told you that your sword would be ineffective and you went up there like an reckless idiot and lost your sword.

[He may not have been able to see everything, but he can definitely see the blade stuck up there. But all that swinging has reoriented him and now that she's facing him...

Hm.]

Just don't move.

[And lightning starts to crackle around his fingertips—that are aimed directly at her.]