It was, perhaps, the kami's pity upon the thugs that saved them from too much harm. When Mei's claws ripped through the chest of the one that attacked her, the man to the side in fear and pain and in doing so managed to avoid the catgirl's second swipe.<br/><br/>Similarly, the one already injured by Mai had a similar stroke of luck, as the samurai girl attempted to bring her polearm to his throat, the man stumbled on his injured calf, sending his arms flailing wildly and thus swatting away the girl's naginata. Attempting to capitalize, the thug rose to his feet with a strangled groan, his injured leg shaking, and attempted to stab the samurai girl's shoulder. He was unable to bear the pain for long, though, and his foot buckled, sending his strike wide.