Avert timing question

[Shostak]

Originally Posted by Axly Suregrip

In all the situations you list, mine is consistent.

Sure, if by "consistent" you mean "variable". Consider the consistency of the actions, as determine by your interpretation, of the figures in this situation:

On Turn 1, Figures A and B cast Avert on figures C and D, who have not yet acted. C and D both have ready bows, moved no more than one hex, are 3 hexes from A and B, respectively, and did not end their movement at least two hexes further from them. C is engaged to E, but D is unengaged. Your interpretation compels C to disengage from E instead of taking a last-shot, while D is able to try to plug someone with an arrow.