[Like before, he takes the hit when it comes, nimbly catching himself before it can knock him more than a step or two out of line. But it does make an impact that he has to recover from, which is what he suspects Niou really wanted. He doesn't, however, shove back. Not when they're still in the middle of the city, and he's still the gentleman of the pair.]
action.
Isn't that always the way?