[Lowered guards, indeed. Hideyoshi knows what this means, this sudden distraction, he'd seen it time and time again - he'd hit some mark. Hardly even on purpose! There's something brilliant about seeing Gorthan even slightly off his balance. He will remember this.
But better to be careful. The last thing he wants is for Gorthan to get the impression that some weakness of his is being noted, even if that's exactly what is happening. So he doesn't hesitate for more than a heartbeat before, true to form, lashing right at the unguarded alien. He's nice enough to use the butt of the spear, but still plants it right in the middle of Gorthan's stomach, a fierce blow meant to knock all the air out of him.]
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But better to be careful. The last thing he wants is for Gorthan to get the impression that some weakness of his is being noted, even if that's exactly what is happening. So he doesn't hesitate for more than a heartbeat before, true to form, lashing right at the unguarded alien. He's nice enough to use the butt of the spear, but still plants it right in the middle of Gorthan's stomach, a fierce blow meant to knock all the air out of him.]