Merle easily backstepped away from the blade, giggling to herself as she did so. She had seen the move coming a mile away; the state this man was in made his actions easier to read than a child's.<br/>"Looks like I'm destined to be surrounded by angry people," she said with a sigh, raising her hands to elbow-height, her face maintaining the same sarcastic grin. "You can't seriously expect me to believe that you think this guy is gonna listen to reason, Gabe? I thought you were a better judge of character," she taunted, shaking her head. As they conversed, Coronis took the opportunity to perch itself on the top of a tall building nearby, simply watching over the event.<br/><br/>Merle's hands shot forward, each one sliding into the open sleeve of the opposite arm. A few moments later, she pulled them back, bringing with short, double-edged jagged daggers, embroidered with an alternating black and white pattern not unlike her crow's appearance. She brandished the weapons before swiftly bringing them to her side in a battle ready stance, the air practically whistling as they sliced through it. Whatever they were made of, it was clear it was no earthly metal.<br/>"So, do we kill him now or do you want to attempt another diplomacy roll? Maybe you'll get a natural 20 this time.."