The flame only slowed down the bird man, as he had to slow and rise up to get over it, but the cyclops barreled right through it, not even feeling it. Not even slowing down, he drew one massive arm back and then swung it full force at her as one hell of a clothesline. If it hit, it would no doubt knock her for quite a loop, even if she blocked. Even if she managed to stand after the attack, the bird was still diving at her, and by the time she'd be able to get up, it would on her like a hunter after it's prey. Wherever he was at the time, Joral would no doubt be pleased to see this. But, the main event was still to come. They were just softening her up now.