[ There is an element of relief to it, when his would-be hunter finally shows himself. Glowing eyes in the darkness, the low growl of something unreasoningly violent; this he knows entirely well.
But Zhongli hits faster than he'd expected. Ozpin has his cane up in time to block the blow, but only just; he goes skidding back a pace, and his expression hardens. Of course when this town finally conjures up a threat, it would be one just familiar enough to have him overconfident and just strange enough to knock him off-kilter.
He twirls the cane, bares its cutting edge of antler, and darts forward to feint and strike back. ]
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But Zhongli hits faster than he'd expected. Ozpin has his cane up in time to block the blow, but only just; he goes skidding back a pace, and his expression hardens. Of course when this town finally conjures up a threat, it would be one just familiar enough to have him overconfident and just strange enough to knock him off-kilter.
He twirls the cane, bares its cutting edge of antler, and darts forward to feint and strike back. ]