[Xu Shu's reaction to Daud's command, to Mitsuhide's annoyance that flows back into laughter and that dangerous curse, is almost eerily calm. It's certainly not one obedient to his friend, boss, family member... he lands, glances between the two other men, and takes a few strides forward before bodily shoving (and it comes close to throwing) Daud back and out of harm's way.]
Stay back.
[His weariness leaks into his voice but it's stone as well, edged with fire that threatens to leak as freely as Mitsuhide's emotions do, but Xu Shu is holding it back. Can Daud see how dark his trouser leg is, now? There's not much left until he won't have enough blood left to stay awake which is why he turns to meet the opponent's attack with one of his own. He raises a hand...]
For you, just one last drink.
[That sprint forward brings them close but Xu Shu finally allows his gathered power to burn free, shaping into the form it's known best since he was a man who only knew steel to sort problems. Daud's blinking movements earlier might be called to mind here. Xu Shu moves so fast he can only be seen for a few moments, slicing through the air over and over all around Mitsuhide, leaving trails of purple light that linger for a few moments before fading. It looks almost chaotic but it's not, every slice is precise and chosen and that's why not a single one is used in a manner that might kill. Cut? Bleed? Harm? Yes. Some are used only to come close and nothing more but some are going to hurt if they land... just like the wound on Xu Shu's leg, though without the curse of bleeding.]
[It's an impressive show that lasts no more than a few seconds and finishes when the warrior shows himself fully again, attempting to dodge under any attack that comes and hopefully push Mitsuhide backwards. There's a good reason for that because he'll pull himself up straight after, huff one deep breath and then, well...]
[Crumble to the ground, his large frame finally unable to keep him standing.]
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Stay back.
[His weariness leaks into his voice but it's stone as well, edged with fire that threatens to leak as freely as Mitsuhide's emotions do, but Xu Shu is holding it back. Can Daud see how dark his trouser leg is, now? There's not much left until he won't have enough blood left to stay awake which is why he turns to meet the opponent's attack with one of his own. He raises a hand...]
For you, just one last drink.
[That sprint forward brings them close but Xu Shu finally allows his gathered power to burn free, shaping into the form it's known best since he was a man who only knew steel to sort problems. Daud's blinking movements earlier might be called to mind here. Xu Shu moves so fast he can only be seen for a few moments, slicing through the air over and over all around Mitsuhide, leaving trails of purple light that linger for a few moments before fading. It looks almost chaotic but it's not, every slice is precise and chosen and that's why not a single one is used in a manner that might kill. Cut? Bleed? Harm? Yes. Some are used only to come close and nothing more but some are going to hurt if they land... just like the wound on Xu Shu's leg, though without the curse of bleeding.]
[It's an impressive show that lasts no more than a few seconds and finishes when the warrior shows himself fully again, attempting to dodge under any attack that comes and hopefully push Mitsuhide backwards. There's a good reason for that because he'll pull himself up straight after, huff one deep breath and then, well...]
[Crumble to the ground, his large frame finally unable to keep him standing.]