Battle in the Desert BGM
A stinging pain suddenly enveloped Kuroi's shoulder just as he was engaged by the rapier-wielding elf. With no time to curse himself for his cocky behavior, he let the elf come in close for a stab to his abdomen. Just as the blade was about to turn him into a shish-kebab, the Vulpine parried the blade late, allow it it to graze his side so he could get into his opponent's guard. Having only moved forward after taking a glancing blow to the left side of his abdomen, Kuroi thrust his knife directly into the side of the elf's neck. Regardless of whether or not he had been successful, he quickly turn around and stepped out of the crossbowman's aim. If his knife was still dug into the elf's neck, then he used her as a body shield of sorts from both of the ranged fighters.
"Alright, alright, I've given two of you free blows and they've gone to waste. Come on and stop hiding with your tail between your legs!" exclaimed Kuroi, keeping the elf's body close to him (if he still had ahold of her, that was). He kept his fan drawn for offense, keeping it near his head to have at least some sort of minimal protection against any projectiles. He glanced at however many enemies remained, making sure to stay vigilant as he ignored the searing pain in his should. Kuroi would definitely have to check for poison in his system after this altercation.