( thankfully he doesn't bang his head, mostly because he's already trying to look around for byleth before he hits the ground. the last thing caspar needs is a concussion, and he's thanking his lucky stars while seeing said stars dance in his sight as he blinks rapidly to get rid of them as quickly as possible. )

A shield?

( caspar takes a moment to pat his sides, then check his pockets. no shields on him! getting back onto his feet, he dusts himself off as the seemingly invulnerable monster waits for his next move. )

And what's a defensive tactic? The best defense is a really powerful offense, and my hands have been full this entire time!

( but as frustrated as he is, caspar does his best to not lose his composure. especially not in front of his professor! )

... what kind of opening do you think it'll have?

( it's pretty freaking big. also scary. caspar really wants to ask the ogre about its exercise routine... )