You draw a luminous thread between your heart and a creature you can see within range, catching a portion of the harm meant for it. Reduce the triggering damage by 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier (to a minimum of 0 damage). The thread then fades.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage reduction increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.

• Veiled Effects. If the protected creature is willing, it also gains advantage on the next saving throw it makes against being frightened before the end of its next turn.
• Unveiled Effects. When you cast this spell, you may expend 1 Libido to increase its damage reduction by 1d8. If the protected creature is willing, it may also reduce its current Arousal by 1 (minimum 0). This spell does not require an EROS Save.