[i]The wiry man was too intent upon Arnold and didn't notice Ronan's sword until it was too late.  The blow slammed into the side of his head and the man staggered immediately, then fell to his knees, his vision narrowing.  He swayed there momentarily, then crumpled to the ground and his sword fell from his grasp.

The large man facing Charlie howled in pain, at least one finger broken as he was flipped over Charlie, on a path to collide with Tamra in the rather tight quarters. 

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[@Noodles]

Meanwhile, the man that had fallen down into the top chamber of the tower rolled onto his side, slowly, as if he were in pain. Blood came from his nose and his eyes were watering so badly he almost looked as if he was crying.  He didn't realize until he was half-way to his feet that there was another person in the room.  But as he spotted Takao, he forced himself the rest of the way to his feet quickly, still gripping his sword and keeping a wary eye on the mercenary.  [color=f26522]"CAPTAIN!"[/color] he cried out the warning as loudly as he could manage with his still burning lungs.  [color=f26522]"Got company!"[/color]

However, no one answered his cry.[/i]