[Rusalki are creatures with sensitive ears, for better and for worse. Footsteps, an altered balance, walking with intent behind him - Perhin can easily feel the other presence and with it imagine the worst intentions. Sometimes paranoia is mistaken for instinct however, and sometimes those ready to prove it right change their mind, so there is no initiative on his part until something happens.
As gifted as he may be, speed is hardly something that sets him apart from other humans, especially when his age does little to help his reflexes. The evasion isn't enough to prevent the swing from connecting with his shoulder, pulling a sharp, almost feral hiss from his throat, umbrella released and abandoned on the concrete. There's both alertness and indignation in his eyes when he turns and reaches out to force the weapon from his attacker's grip.]
no subject
As gifted as he may be, speed is hardly something that sets him apart from other humans, especially when his age does little to help his reflexes. The evasion isn't enough to prevent the swing from connecting with his shoulder, pulling a sharp, almost feral hiss from his throat, umbrella released and abandoned on the concrete. There's both alertness and indignation in his eyes when he turns and reaches out to force the weapon from his attacker's grip.]