[Gladio whoops when Emeralda connects with a powerful hit, glad the young fighter managed to make the attack and her retreat unscathed.

Instead of acknowledging Rutile he catches Ravus' glare and returns it with an eye-roll.] Figured she's a capable fighter and hey, it worked. If you're that worried, I'll just throw you next time.

[Deciding he wasted enough time justifying his actions to the irritating man, Gladio dashes forward and lowers his sword - intending to sweep it up from the ground in a Shock Break attack on the apparently-weak underbelly.] Gonna split you in half, ugly!