( If anyone's going to stay behind and be the self-sacrificing fool, Javert would rather it be him. The Soldier may be a good fighter, but it is cumbersome to carry a sleeping body on one's back. It puts Eve at an unnecessary risk, and so Javert orders him to go. The sight of the man's retreating back relieves him.
He stays behind only long enough to cripple the spirit, slashing at its waist after a bit of a back and forth struggle. His arm is bleeding, but that is of little consequence. If the creature follows him back to the inn, at least he will be able to call for backup. )
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He stays behind only long enough to cripple the spirit, slashing at its waist after a bit of a back and forth struggle. His arm is bleeding, but that is of little consequence. If the creature follows him back to the inn, at least he will be able to call for backup. )