Astronema. That almost got her to pause. Almost. There was a hesitation... before he kept going.

She sneered, and leaned into the boomerang. The sharp tip punctured with an audible pop as the force of her weight overpowered all resistance, the sensation of tearing flesh, the spray and scent of hot blood.

"You don't know me," she snarled, "and you never will!"

The emotions were too much. Too strong, the rage and pain and grief. Grief over Ecliptor, yes of course, but also...

Also maybe just a little over exactly what she'd just said.

The implants sparked and crackled in her head, even as the improvised blade plunged deep, and Astronema let go of both her weapon and Andros' throat, lunging away with a scream--

And then she vanished in a burst of violet light.