"Okay, that was definitely 'better'." Axel conceded as he rubbed the bruised spot on his head where 'Nova' had smacked him. He breathed a sigh of relief when Kanji's shield managed to save him from a few more hits. Then Kanji's shield faded, forcing him to front flip over the plasma bolt, though it did singe his coat-tails, which he was greatly displeased by. All that armor and they forgot to cover up the torso...not that I'm complaining. He waited to see how Tao's attacks landed, then charged at 'Nova', lacing his fingers together into one larger fist and bringing it down on her back with the force of a jack-hammer.