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Jordan wasn't ******** around. There was maybe half a second between his ax hitting it's mark, and that giant hammer swinging into view above him. Enough time to see it coming, to try to brace for it, but not enough to do anything about it.

When it hit he felt his shield shatter, all the air in his body rushing out under the smashing force of the hammer connecting with his chest. This was what those hammer carnival games felt like. Had he imagined it, or had he actually heard a bell?

Lagertha lingered for maybe a minute before disappearing back to her totem form. Disappointed with the loss, but pleased with the fight as a whole. Zeke agreed.

Wheezing slightly, he half curled onto his side before looking up at Jordan. "Good fight." He cracked a strained smile "And good luck moving forward."

Hika had been watching, the entire time. She had been excited for Zeke when he had been doing well, and was disappointed for him when it looked bad. When he had lost, Hika winced, knowing a loss always sucked, even when one was a good sport. She took a moment, then darted over to where Zeke and and his opponent were, ducking under the ropes marking off the battle zone.

She was going to offer her own hand to Zeke, but was a little late, and was sort of stuck with her hand half out, feeling awkward. "You all right, Zeke?" She knew he'd be basically ok, but was he stiff or achey, did he need assistance?

She kind of hoped not, on the second part, because she wasn't exactly big and strong. But she would, if needed.

She flashed the man she hadn't met before a small smile, then refocused on Zeke.