Valdaris had watched the scene unfold and he assessed the options with his military eye. It was clearly an ambush and he could see that there would be no bartering with these thugs until blood was spilled. He didn’t want to lose sight of the girl and he knew that if she attempted to run back through the eatery with him in tow that they’d attract all manner of attention related to the assassination. His best avenue would be to get her back inside the threshold of the doorway and use the cramped conditions to negate their enemies’ numerical advantage.<br/><br/>Though he was yet to draw weapons, he could see how she would see him as a huge threat. “Stay your blade, woman!” He said, through gritted teeth so as to avoid his voice carrying. “I’m not with them. I will help you, but you have to trust me!” Quickly, he ushered her inside and positioned himself between Ejiope and the threat.<br/><br/>“If you see so much as an eyeball, take it out!” With that, he drew his blades and waited for his moment.<br/><br/>[Valdaris readies an action to take an Opportunity Attack with his longsword and cut-down the first enemy who approaches. It’s going to look fucking awesome, too, when it happens … Attack: 18 + 5 = 23, Damage: 8 + 5 = 13 (Max)].