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[ aster goes to dodge, but it definitely catches him in the side just the same. makes him smile, though, as he pulls away; watches to see how ore will follow up ]

[Ore follows up with another swing, another punch going low. On the slower side, like he's also testing to see how Aster will react]

[ somersaults out of the way, opening up distance between them; a lot like someone who has the instinctual awareness of being a lighter, faster target than an opponent ]

[he doesn't pursue, but instead settles back on his heels with his hands up again, more defensive than ready to strike]

Tired already? Man, old age sucks.

Why don't ya come closer'n say that, brat.

[ grins ]

Why don't you make me?

If that's what ya want—

[fine, he'll go to Aster, ducking low into a shoulder tackle.

He's not as quick as Aster, but he's a lot faster than he looks]

[ definitely faster than he looks — or than aster would've anticipated

which is another way of saying he is tacKLED

goes down with a laugh, though ]

[doesn't leave his feet, it's definitely one of those moves that's part of his repertoire.

But he is chuckling as he steps away so Aster can't retaliate immediately]