Heinrich was content to let his female companions lead the way to the chapter house.  Technically, he was no less experienced a knight than the rest, and also not the only non-native, but he felt more comfortable letting them lead the way.  It gave him the freedom to think to himself as they traveled.  While he'd not been rendered a fool during his transformation, it was clear that his mind was not as sharp as he'd remembered being.  Thoughts came to him more slowly now.  It seemed almost nothing processed instantly.<br/><br/>Heinrich did not recognize any of the people near the chapter house, but could tell there was some type of dispute, perhaps a disagreement on the price?  He watched curiously, attempting to determine what was going on.  It was not until five men started heading toward them with swords drawn that he realized they were something that he and his fellow knights would have to deal with.<br/><br/>Despite being the only member of the group to not have to draw a weapon (his panzerhands already being worn), he was the last to react.  Addie, Cosset, and Angelina all drew their weapons, preparing themselves for combat while offering little taunts or, in Angelina's case, a small attempt at deescalation.  It was, perhaps, for the best.  Heinrich was content to be viewed as the big, dumb brute.<br/><br/>Unsurprisingly, they were unconvinced by both attempts.  As the three girls instantly jumped forward to engage the five thugs, Heinrich was impressed at both their speed and confidence.  Angelina seemed fine, having caught the group off guard with her speed and agility, and Addie was left to deal with one by herself, which Heinrich trusted would go well.  He began moving to Cosset as the three remaining assailants did the same.  The Montaigne girl certainly handled herself well enough, mocking one thug, disarming one, and doubling the third over in pain.  As the unharmed male remaining made ready to attack, Heinrich used his offhand to cuff him on the back of the head, a nonverbal chastisement for having ignored Heinrich.<strong>"I am your threat"</strong>he said in his Eisen accent.  Then, with his good hand, he came forward with a solid punch to the man's face, making sure that the employer of these thugs lost any doubt of their ability.  Smiling coldly, he stepped forward and looked at the man who ordered the brutes, waiting.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Going to tag with the first attack and then attack normally with the second.<br/><br/>Attack At 2014-12-13 07:22:04, kckolbe (uid: 6919) rolls: 5d10k3o10 Result: 16 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=68619)<br/>Last Brute down.</div></div>