Fiore smiled graciously as Leifr rushed to his aid, even though blood was slowly coming out of his wound, even though he could collapse any minute now, even though he could die at any minute now, Fiore appreciated the help, even the help that the girl tried to give, even though it sorely gave the bandits an advantage, Fiore appreciated the fact that she [i]tried[/i] to help him.

[i]One final thrust,[/i] Fiore thought's raced in his head, he had no more time to wait. [i]Leifr can handle the axe-wielding bandit, the sword and shield one is weak and unprepared, I'll attack him and charge towards the crossbowman, using riposte right then and there! I have no time to waste to wait for Leifr![/i]