Akihiko nodded at his Lance Commander's words and pushed the throttle of his 'Mech, seeing that the enemy was retreating and he moved in position beside Jil's 'Mech and said.<em>"I am here to assist you, Jil-san... and I also know about Clan etiquette so I think I will help you take one more Clan Mech out of the fight this day."</em><br/><br/>He then turned to the<em>Black Hawk</em>and opened his comm before saying. "<em>Mechwarrior of the</em>Black Hawk,<em>my name is Akihiko Sanada, formerly of the Combine. The 'Mech that you are riding right now has been an honorable one, enough to make my former home to develop a version of their own. As my sign of respect towards it and yourself, I challenge you to a duel of honor, a Trial of Possesion over you and your Nova. Whoever wins will claim either one of us as bondsman or bondswoman, and their particular 'Mech as isorla. Do you accept my challenge, honorable warrior of Clan Phantom Helix?</em><br/><br/>He then waited for the pilot of the<em>Black Hawk</em>to answer while he prepped his ER PPC and his MRMs. This was not going to be easy, since this was an energy heavy opponent he was facing. At least if he or she accepts, it would take one more Mech away from the main fight.