Manon
I can barely hold off Akane. She's strong, much stronger than me.
"Manon," Niccolo calls, backing his fight toward us. I didn't know that was possible.
“We need to fall back,” He huffs, as he parries a blow from Kakashi's katana.
“You mean run away?!”
He shoots me a look. “It's not running away. It's a tactical retreat.”
Akane swings at me, making me jump back to dodge.
“Y'know, this isn't an anime. We can you hear you.” Kakashi squints.
I shoot a look at Kakashi, who comes at Niccoló hard. He backs up, but almost loses his footing.
“Hey, pretty girl, pay attention! I'm about to kill you.”
I look up at her. “Aw...you think I'm pretty? I'm flattered."
She pauses, and I take the opportunity to give her the high kick Niccoló has been teaching me.
She takes it to the chest,
