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[ it's bizarre to feel his blade connect - not quite with his full force, he's not out to break any bones over a hat (oh right, the hat) - and push back yu with the blow, but not feel the telltale catch of any damage being dealt. and sure enough, his eyes flick up to see his friendly adversary winded but unharmed.

probably for the best, but a mote of irritation crosses his thoughts regardless. ]

Thanks, but... hey, are you cheating or something?

[ he gestures vaguely at yu's intact form with braveheart. maybe a barrier spell? there'd been that card appearing, but it hadn't seemed like any magic had been cast. ]