[ The key to putting on a good act is to be so convincing that you even convince the people you're working alongside. The blood on Keiichi's leg isn't his, as unseemly as it seems, and when Yusuke makes his move, it's time for Keiichi to make his. His pursuers, distracted by the seemingly more dangerous opponent (and to be fair, by Keiichi's estimate, Yusuke could probably take a dozen Keiichis in a fight), turn around just in time for him to grab his club from the ground, turn on them, and kick the closest one squarely into the back with his "injured" leg, causing them to collide together just as the crowbar hits them. ]
I'm okay! They fell for it... now's our chance!
[ Seeing their numbers reduced to more even footing, the other NPCs realize they're outmatched. Their self-preservation kicks in, and they turn tail and run. The exit is now open... and also now in danger of becoming a choke point when everyone else realizes it, so they'd better hurry. ]
no subject
I'm okay! They fell for it... now's our chance!
[ Seeing their numbers reduced to more even footing, the other NPCs realize they're outmatched. Their self-preservation kicks in, and they turn tail and run. The exit is now open... and also now in danger of becoming a choke point when everyone else realizes it, so they'd better hurry. ]