Stopped short with his blade the moment it didn't connect, releasing a hand from the blade's pommel, bringing his now free arm up to block the oncoming boot. He used the reversal of momentum to push his opponent backward forcefully, possibly sending him toward his own ally(Aki) back first and maybe even causing him to release his weapon. His eyes darting between targets momentarily, focusing on his main attacker solely. 

The hound hiss-growled dangerously, it could plainly understand threats, she slowly pushed forward, her plates flaring up like reactive armor. Her claws lightly tapping the asphalt as she counted on his preemptive trigger squeeze, prepared to move accordingly should the weapon fire.