"You're going to feel like a total frondhumping asshole when we force those words back down your protein chute," Karkat snarled, almost in time with Hanabi's first sentence. For a second resonation wavered, then he focused and brought his end of it back as strong as before. This wasn't going to be easy. Lain was pretty obviously crap with her sword, so other than looking out for zombies or worse behind them, she wasn't going to be much of an advantage. Just him and Hanabi holding up against a ninja with all kinds of skill.

He kept his attention focused on Neji, waiting to see if he would break Hanabi's blocks and force him to use a shield.