Roxas spared a glance and a nod for the boy with the tail. He didn't know who he was, but his actions clearly made him an ally.

Apparently it was just enough of a distraction to make him lose track of Vanitas. He had vanished when Roxas looked back, and though he felt the portal opening up right on top of him, Oblivion had only just returned to his hand and he couldn't get out of the way fast enough. He staggered under the lightning.

It was lucky the fire spell was slow, he needed the time to regain his footing. He slashed through the first of the fireballs with his keyblade and then made to weave through them towards the front door. If Vanitas was staying focused on him, he could lead him farther from the people trying to get out of the shop through the back.