David just blinked as he lost his balance, and blinked again as the riot shield slammed into him. It didn't hurt, but he hoped that riot shield wasn't expensive - it was probably cracked by now. Managing to regain his balance with ease, he was just about to charge through Aiden when he heard the councilors announcement. 

"Ah, well, too bad I guess," he grinned, "still, it was a pretty good try."