[ Because even if he's someone obviously not unaccustomed to fighting and a great deal of horrible and gory things -- is indeed more used to that than kindness... he also someone who only fights to save.
Not kill.
And it's sheer rage at that perhaps that keeps him focused despite the low blow that yes, hits him squarely and he absorbs with a flinch -- and a renewed determination with teeth grit. ]
Stop! [ Yet despite the hand still on the taller man's throat like a dog refusing to let go of a bone -- he lets up, like the strength bleeds from him. Shoulders sag for a moment too, head bowing. Even if he just reacted on impulse, fighting... ]
sorry for the delay! irl demanded sudden hiatus
Not kill.
And it's sheer rage at that perhaps that keeps him focused despite the low blow that yes, hits him squarely and he absorbs with a flinch -- and a renewed determination with teeth grit. ]
Stop! [ Yet despite the hand still on the taller man's throat like a dog refusing to let go of a bone -- he lets up, like the strength bleeds from him. Shoulders sag for a moment too, head bowing. Even if he just reacted on impulse, fighting... ]
Just stop it...
[ Isn't that enough already? ]