Pip lands hard, arms crossed, gesturing sharply toward Layla; Layla plants her feet, shaking her head and pointing back at him, both clearly furious

Pip throws his hands up and turns away; Layla grabs his shoulder to spin him back, jaw clenched, refusing to back down

A massive shadow sweeps over them as a giant energy creature rises from the city skyline; both freeze mid-argument and stare in shock

Pip and Layla exchange a quick determined look, nod, then dive together toward the bridge, dodging falling debris to shield fleeing civilians

Layla creates a shielding barrier while Pip charges the creature head-on; when he stumbles, she catches his arm and pulls him to safety, their movements suddenly in sync

Pip boosts Layla into the air with cupped hands; she unleashes a combined blast timed perfectly with his energy beam, shattering the creature into harmless glowing dust

Pip offers a hand to help Layla up from the rubble; she takes it, and they share a warm, respectful smile, fist-bumping instead of arguing