Not only is it unexpected to get hit again, the area it lands on is as well. He doesn't scream out though the pain is no less intense, his throat simply too sore. Instead he groans and suffers a short coughing fit. Jade leaves before he's regained his breath. No one would see him move now, but Shinjirou stays perfectly still. Only the blood running down his thighs can't be stopped.

This time, he waits.