[ No. No, that's really not the sort of acknowledgement that'd appease his temper. In fact, it just grates at him further, and it paradoxically works against Barnaby's intentions -- that irritation gives him just enough focus to maintain his grip on the sword even when Barnaby's kick smashes into his wrist.
But just barely.
The faint buzz of adrenaline in his veins lets him ignore the pain ringing down his arm, and Gen instead snarls as he simply gives one more hard downward swing of the sword. This time, a block of the blow will probably be enough to send the blade ricocheting off and spiraling out of his grip -- though the close proximity between them might make that a bad option, unless Barnaby's willing to risk some collateral damage. ]
no subject
But just barely.
The faint buzz of adrenaline in his veins lets him ignore the pain ringing down his arm, and Gen instead snarls as he simply gives one more hard downward swing of the sword. This time, a block of the blow will probably be enough to send the blade ricocheting off and spiraling out of his grip -- though the close proximity between them might make that a bad option, unless Barnaby's willing to risk some collateral damage. ]