Ren took the blow, slashed across his chest and staggered back, not attempting to truly dodge due to his mental state... he saw his own blood seep across his chest as he staggered back.. then slumped over and kneeled... clutching his chest.. breathing erratically. He looked frantically at his own blade as he moved his gaze up to the man. "Fuck" he said, matter of factly mind you. He'd realised he was out gunned here... and almost consigned himself to his fate.

"Don't give in"

he heard the faint whisper... but then nothing.