He could definitely fight, and he spotted her just as she leapt out, Not as soon as he'd have liked, and he knew that was down to a number of things, but soon enough to bring up an arm to block her knife as he jumped back and drew his own sword.

"Listen, kid, I don't wanna kill you, but if it's you or me, I know who I'm gonna pick."

Normally, he'd pick the kid, but he had other people to think of now.