[Yurick's wild slash means he's not in a position to plunge the weapon into Atsuro's unprotected back, luckily for both of them. Instead his other hand curls into a fist and aims a strike at the other boy's lower back, a blow meant to stun. Yurick is strong but nowhere near as strong as Atsuro, a consequence of forgoing physical training for magical.

Of course, that also allows Atsuro to rip the dagger out of his hand, though it might cost the programmer a few cuts on his fingers thanks to both the blade and the spikes along the guard. Yurick roars with rage at the loss of the weapon. Even addled, he remembers it's his father's weapon and to lose it is disgraceful.]

Ye blaggard! Ye not be takin' me rightful property!