Truly incredible how a single bad decision could completely change the course of something. Darrien had the advantage of surprise, and was using it well until now. When he vaulted into the air, he felt as if time slowed down, waiting for him to begin to be pummeled from below.

Soon enough, Vash connected with a pair of kicks that spiraled him to the left, then sent him reeling into the air. No change in trajectory was possible from this angle, tensing his muscles and bracing for impact was his best course of action, and he nearly audibly cursed it.

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Viva la Coolie!