[ Sanae recoils with a sharp sound of pain, actual pain, not just alarm or surprise. Josh might not be quite to his level, and that attack may not been have quite what it could've, but the energy coming off of him is harsh and strong on its own. It gets him backing up a whole lot faster than he'd approached, and all up his arms he feels burned in a way he hasn't for decades. Sanae finds a safe spot five feet away and returns to waiting and watching. More coldly, now.
He wonders if he should throw himself at Joshua, if he can move fast enough to get in an instant of contact before Josh manages to defend himself -- or would that be too damaging of an approach? He has to do something or they'll be out here all day, and he has to do something soon or someone could come across them, and it might not be someone friendly.
He speaks without meaning to and the words are nearly snarled. ]
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He wonders if he should throw himself at Joshua, if he can move fast enough to get in an instant of contact before Josh manages to defend himself -- or would that be too damaging of an approach? He has to do something or they'll be out here all day, and he has to do something soon or someone could come across them, and it might not be someone friendly.
He speaks without meaning to and the words are nearly snarled. ]
Let me help you.