Connor was touched that Kijani would feel the need to stand up for Austin as well. He was ready to step in and help his friend, and knowing he would need his suit, he was ready to out it on. 

He watched as Austin clawed John. He moved closer, wary. He had never seen Austin like this. Of course, there had never been a reason for either of them to stand up for the other like this, he had never had a friend who would do that for him.