Bei cursed as a puddle of ice knocked into his side and was put between him and the Bender. He had fought Benders twice before, and had learned a few things, but this one was quicker to act than any he'd encountered. The three swordsmen were hitting away at the girl mercilessly. She seemed to be able to block most of their attacks, but they got in a few cuts here and there, and they took advantage of her one limp arm. Ruo had gotten back on his feet, though bleeding from dozens of minor cuts. Across the battlefield, he caught Melen's eyes. Melen signalled something with his hands, and they jumped into the fray, intent on ending the battle in one attack. Melen would knock out the girl while she was busy with fending off the swordsmen, while Ruo would do the same with the Bender, who was busy facing Bei. Ruo grinned. He loved having the upper hand in fights. Bei followed after the Bender, and began hacking away at the ice-shield.