Vaenier turned to face the guards, well aware that he was trespassing into forbidden territory. But still, there was no need to provoke hostility by drawing his swords. He planted his feet shoulders' width apart, and waited for the guards to advance. While he could try to escape, it was better not to, after all, he was not with ill-intentions, why run?<br/><br/>"The girl is injured. She needs a healer now." Vaenier notified no one in particular.<br/><br/>"I can see that. Both of you are under arrest for trespassing," The captain said, stepping behind Vaenier but making no further action other than to raise his halbard slightly as he stepped forward. "Not one step-"<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Not one step backwards.</span>Vaenier stepped forward, knocking the point of the halbard away from his center point with his forearm easily. He struck the captain with the heel of his palm above the elbow on the upper arm, it was mainly to incapacitate the man with pain while Vaenier twisted the polearm from the man's grip. "You will bring her to the infirmary. Then I will follow you." Vaenier said in a low undertone, it was neither hostile nor friendly, it just bore the sense of a predator gazing down at its prey. He had hoped that would make the situation tilt in his favour, however, the man had other things in mind.<br/><br/>With a yell, the captain lunged at Vaenier with a drawn sword. Vaenier raised his arm, deflecting the blade easily due to his bracers. With the same arm, he seized the captain's wrist and yanked him closer. He stepped forward, bringing his elbow into forceful impact with the man's stomach. The leather tunic did little to soften the blow and the man was sent sprawling on the cobblestone path.