[Being pulled immediately has Hijikata leaning away, a reflex that spares him only a fraction of the blow's force. His jaw cracks, torso twisting with momentum until he finds his footing.
And throws the assault back.
His fist aims to connect with the aggressor's cheekbone, a downward swing with intent to knock down, not back.] Stand down! [No, they're not allowed to protest here - but that's a moot point - assaulting an officer is a far more severe crime.
The Leithan, still hunched in pain, does take several steps away, though he seems more focused on watching the fight than escaping.]
no subject
And throws the assault back.
His fist aims to connect with the aggressor's cheekbone, a downward swing with intent to knock down, not back.] Stand down! [No, they're not allowed to protest here - but that's a moot point - assaulting an officer is a far more severe crime.
The Leithan, still hunched in pain, does take several steps away, though he seems more focused on watching the fight than escaping.]