I want people to think twice before attacking, frankly. So if they see some kind of flaming blade being held aloft, I think it should be a deterrent, not a challenge they want to overtake.

[ Neria pauses in speaking, letting him reach out and touch it. With care and focus, she tries to get it to thrum or...ripple, maybe? And there's some minor shifting there, yes, but it's not quite what Zexion's looking for. ]