Shadow had know the flaws in his action. the blow to his head was something that he had planed for. the inside of his hood was lined with a thin metal that could soften blows to his head. the blow still staggered him and made him fall to the ground but that was fine. when the man talked Shadow slipped his hand into his cloak and then pulled out one of his daggers. as he got up he then brought the dagger up with him to be ready for the next move.