As Auz would reach to touch the blade Xavier moved his just out of reach of the blade. Moving the blade closer to his body at a much sharper angle. Now matching the mans pace with his own wide circling back step so neither man lost or gained an inch. He had been surprised once already today, it was time to switch it up.

"[i][color=ed1c24]Lets pretend I don't.[/color][/i]"  

With his weapon created his blood no longer needed to be channeled into it. Now it began to slowly crawl from the open wound on his hand and up his right arm.