He might have been able to defend himself, if he'd had anything even remotely resembling a sickle and Karkat had had more time to teach him, but against someone who's been training in combat his entire life it's no contest. He stumbles back with a shout, trying to avoid the incoming turtle, but everything around is open desert so it's not there's anywhere for him to run to or to hide.
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He might have been able to defend himself, if he'd had anything even remotely resembling a sickle and Karkat had had more time to teach him, but against someone who's been training in combat his entire life it's no contest. He stumbles back with a shout, trying to avoid the incoming turtle, but everything around is open desert so it's not there's anywhere for him to run to or to hide.
"Stop!"