[Much as he could just avoid the tip of Davesprite's blade and get up to continue the fight, he respects the rules of strifing. He hit the floor without a proper recovery momentum, so he lost. Simple as that. All he can do is grit his teeth and hang his head in bitter frustration. Davesprite got stronger, yes, yet he can't help but suspect that he himself got weaker too.]
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Goddammit.