Tiet ran up right behind the blade-strike and went immediately to his son's aid. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Father," Lucin said with Kale's voice.
Tiet helped Kale to stand and the boy leaned on him. Elam started to recover from the hit and Tiet drew a kemstick from his thigh-clip with his other hand while helping to hold up Kale around his waist. Elam sat up slightly, looking at them and trying to figure out what had just happened.
"Now, Guardian, why don't you pick on someone your own size?" Tiet said as he held onto his son and ignited his weapon.