The tremble was juts what Bert was hoping to hear, or at least, it was a good sign. This man was easy prey.

"You're damn right you don't. This isn't a fight you can win."

Bert contemplated how best to attack Marius. He was still wary that his prey wasn't trying to flee, because chasing him down and stabbing him would be a good way to end this. He turned his knife over several times in his hand and finally decided he should get this over with. He stepped closer, revealing himself.

"You brought a staff to a knife fight, friend. Terrible way to die, that."