[ That hesitation is reassuring... and this is probably the most patience Shido's seen from him, since they met in this place. Although, maybe "patience" is the wrong word. It's more like a cool-headed fearlessness; his head is cocked to the side just a bit, gaze calm and collected...
And then Shido swings. Akira moves as though he's dodging, but maybe it will be clear he's intentionally letting the older man hit him...
... Which the reason for is immediately discovered. A small smirk is given as he begins sifting through his Personas. He decides to go for his default, Satanael. It won't completely nullify any damage, but... Shido is just a regular guy with no fighting experience. This will do just fine. ]
This one doesn't reflect attacks, but now hitting me will be almost like hitting a wall. Not that it matters, [ a smirk ] since actually landing a hit won't be so easy from here on out.
[ Despite the words themselves, they're not said in a very teasing tone. Sorry, Shido, but you have a looooong way to go before Akira becomes less frosty and less rude towards you. ]
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And then Shido swings. Akira moves as though he's dodging, but maybe it will be clear he's intentionally letting the older man hit him...
... Which the reason for is immediately discovered. A small smirk is given as he begins sifting through his Personas. He decides to go for his default, Satanael. It won't completely nullify any damage, but... Shido is just a regular guy with no fighting experience. This will do just fine. ]
This one doesn't reflect attacks, but now hitting me will be almost like hitting a wall. Not that it matters, [ a smirk ] since actually landing a hit won't be so easy from here on out.
[ Despite the words themselves, they're not said in a very teasing tone. Sorry, Shido, but you have a looooong way to go before Akira becomes less frosty and less rude towards you. ]
Try again.