Oh yes, this is a perfect time for a relaxing cigarette. "Shall I stay in case medical attention may be needed," Ducking again, "Perhaps a tranquilizer would be in order?"

She finally gets her sword stuck and I turn my back to the wall, breath leaves me as I bend over the force of her kick, almost catching air when the pain explodes in my face. As soon as my vision clears I smile up at her, she is always beautiful when angry. That only leads to a further strike and the flat of the blade under my chin. I can feel the blood trickle down my cheek, she must have noticed.

"Amor, I came across a small change. I had hoped to solve it long since and return to you." I dart my eyes at Lucien and return to hers, "It was not as simple as I had initially presumed."