[ his own brows raise a little at that quick assessment, and kakyoin shifts slightly to cross his arms. ]

... not a bad guess. Though I'd like to think I'm pretty adaptable. [ it's a somewhat sly answer, bordering on a bit too prideful, and he's quick to add, ] You sound like you're used to being around different types of fighters, if you can hazard a guess that quickly. Some others might have been quick to dismiss me as being cowardly or weak.

[ it's definitely a plus-point in his eyes, and kakyoin sounds just a little satisfied as he backs off a few steps. hierophant trails behind him, idly glancing around at their surroundings. ]

Well, I'm curious to see what you can do, too. Have at it.

[ he's strategically positioning himself so he's angled a bit away, with a tree partly shielding him from any splatter. just because they're stuck out here in this mess doesn't mean he has to put up with being covered in gore on top of that. ]