A drop of blood from the wound before hit the ground. It was a little uncomfortable, but not unbearable. He had suffered worse. His eyes narrowed. His grip tightened. HIs right foot slid back a little. Deo keeping the sword low, and close to his body. slinking back, his body slightly swayed, side to side. His body angled to create a narrower target.  His movements almost like that of a snake.