Malakai easily blocks both blows aimed at him while he watches the others make their attacks.  He does not strike initially due to his honor and former loyalty towards his attackers.  After seeing Caitlyn take a heavy blow he then goes on the offensive and moves to Caitlyn's side and attacks the one who has struck her with his sword,<em>Eirmus.</em><br/><br/>He rushes in to attack striking the foe with a fierce swing and if the attack lands a blow it will disorient the attacker enough for those who are right now allies of convenience that surrounds this attacker which includes Caitlyn who is already an ally of Malakai to be able to move a bit away or reposition themselves to attack.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Attacks</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiate Maneuver-Tactical Strike<br/><br/>Attack Roll<br/>At 2013-02-03 23:19:48, Idej (uid: 1779) rolls: 1d20a9 Result: 18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=43855)<br/><br/>If hits, Damage Roll<br/>At 2013-02-03 23:34:06, Idej (uid: 1779) rolls: 1d8a4 Result: 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=43857)<br/>Additional 2d6 from maneuver<br/>At 2013-02-03 23:35:06, Idej (uid: 1779) rolls: 2d6 Result: 3 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=43858)<br/><br/>Special:  Each ally adjacent to the target-in this case, the one that attacked Caitlyn-each ally adjacent to the target can take an immediate 5-foot step that does not provoke attacks of opportunity.</div></div>