[ With every swing, Kotetsu fights off the relentless attacks, being backed up slowly. He tries to keep from getting pinned, tries to make sure his footing doesn't give. From an outside perspective, it's likely to look like he's in over his head and about to drown.

But he isn't backing down or giving in. Finley keeps a close watch on Idi, making sure she doesn't dare make a move, but also looking ready to strike at the drop of a hat.

There's a small, mirthless laugh at that comment. ]

Cruel is an understatement here. That's why you fight back against it. That's why you don't give up and resign to it.

[ And at one of the strikes, he shoves back with strength that he'd been holding back to give himself some distance, a moment of breathing. ]

That's why you find people around you to help bring out that light.

[ He tips the point at Bertolt. ]

Your choice isn't the path there.