[Olivine is already in the process of making sure no one else got somehow caught in the line of fire. he's... fine, really. the plastic nicked his clothes a little, but it's nothing of note really.

Concord's hand doesn't quite make him jump, at least. it's a near thing though, and he exhales a wry laugh at the question.]

Startling, yes. It didn't hurt me at all, please don't worry.

[still, why did it do that, anyway...?]

There was no buildup of pressure or heat before it broke open... I'm really not sure what to think of it.

[actually he is, but he... also doesn't want to think too hard about curses right now.]