While James and Aaron rest in the infirmary, Darius and Edwin stand across from each other, ready to fight.
Darius looks cocky as always, though Edwin has a new look, unreadable as usual, but colder.
Edwin then proposes something.
"How about we don't use Aspects for this, I'm a bit short on chains right now."
Darius chuckles.
"Whatever eases the pain of losing, man."
"So, we got our rules, we should start now."
Edwin gets into a fighting position.
"Fine by me."
Darius dashes behind Edwin, trying to imitate Jonah's usual hand-to-hand move.
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A smirk creeps onto Edwin's face, almost reminiscent of Lucius.
Darius releases a flurry of punches and chops, each effortlessly dodged by Edwin, who's used to attacks much faster than this.
After Darius tires himself out, he backs away to take in his opponent's strategy.
He then realizes something.
Edwin wasn't holding a guard whatsoever, leaving him fully open if Darius went fast enough.
Edwin, standing opposite to Darius, then prepares for another flurry.
Darius assumes a low stance.
He then boosts toward Edwin with all the power in his legs, swinging his fist up to catch Edwin's jaw.
Despite his lack of a guard, Edwin simply takes the punch, only his head moving from the massive blow.
Edwin's vision blurs a bit, he knows he'll likely lose consciousness if he takes another hit to the head.
Edwin then starts running toward Darius, like a bull charging a hunter.
Edwin opens his arms wide, aiming to wrap himself around and incapacitate Darius.
Darius tries dodging, only going right into Edwin's path.
Edwin takes him down by the waist, wrapping his huge arms around Darius' neck.
After a brief moment of struggle, Darius passes out.
Edwin stands up, carefully placing Darius on the dirt floor.
Edwin takes a deep breath, sighing deeply, letting out a loud grown before his eyes roll back and he falls flat on the ground.
Though close, Edwin had won.
