[h2][center][color=f26522]Artyom Barkov[/color][/center][/h2]

Interacting: [@dabombjk][@alexfangtalon][@Suku][@PaulHaynek][@AluminumDude][@Chieri][@Levias][@Lugia][@Leos klien][@eisenhorn][@Heckno12]

For a moment, Artyom blinked as he somehow managed to find himself on his back. Despite the sheer level of embarrassment that he felt in that he had somehow managed to be flipped onto his back, he had to acknowledge that he had no one to blame for that but himself; He should have planted his feet and made the blow a quick strike in order to prevent even the slightest chance of this happening but he hadn't thought it required. After all he was wearing metal armor, the blow had been gut punch aimed upwards and the man he was trying to hit was a freaking archer, he didn't seem the kind of person to have the physical strength required to pull the motion off. 

He also made a decision on what was going to happen in the future, but for now he grit his teeth and pushed himself back up as he glared at the arrogant, sarcastic asshole that he was already regretting allowing to come on board. "[color=f26522]It's called the chain of command dumb ass. If you try and run a military operation via committee everyone tends to end up dead.[/color]" He growled scathingly before turning to everyone else to seemingly explain his position despite the fact that they should have seen the common sense of it naturally. 

His words were slow and clear, as if he was trying to explain to children why touching fire is bad. "[color=f26522]If we bring her along, she'll be factored into any plans we make. If she isn't up to the task and dies or causes someone else to break away from what they are doing to save her ass, that creates openings that will get people killed.[/color]" Turning to look at Cael whom had once again proven why he was his favorite member of this team, he nodded his head in agreement. "[color=f26522]Trial by combat sounds acceptable.[/color]"

Turning to look at the girl that had started this whole argument due to stowing away, he crossed his arms as he explained "[color=f26522]Name your weapon of choice. We'll have anyone who uses one fight you to see what you've got. To answer your question in advance I fully expect you to fight in your current condition, it's your own fault for sneaking aboard like a rat and not trying to join up legitimately before we started out.[/color]"