Xander and Candlemon lag behind a bit, until they realize that everyone is already walking. During the fight they had been planing how to fight without getting either of them hurt, It had to be done or they wouldn't coordinate even to the level of merely attacking at the same time. Candlemon had suggested that they reconcile Xander's reckless regard for his own safety in the face of a threat to his friends into some sort of real battle plan to protect all involved. Over the time it took the fight to happen Xander and Candlemon were able to design and even practice a few basic maneuvers. Now it was their time to shine, they had the next fight in hand if they had to.