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He'd been too weak and slow to stop Neo, but his father wasn't. The seconds he'd bought in his frantic scuffle had allowed him to cover the distance. He appeared in front of Amber with a roar, and caught Neo's blade in one hand. His other, still clenched about his own weapon, slammed into her face.

Neo staggered back and stumbled, but still managed to pull her knife free and lash out. She aimed high, towards Nicholas' face, but then swept low and under his arm when he moved to parry. She didn't go for him at all, and instead tried to kill his little sister once more.