[ That wild stare, and the subsequent smirk, seizes Endo's full attention, the rest of Noroshi completely eclipsed. A thrill travels up his spine and he grows excited, despite the danger involved in what he's welcoming. It isn't the result of his arrogance. He isn't stupid; he knows that if he goes up against someone who is so overpowered, they never tire, lose their abilities, or fall under someone else's control, then he really doesn't stand a chance. He's exceptional at dodging, to the point where he is almost never touched by an opponent while fighting; he therefore has the confidence that he can carry on that way for a while, though things may get a little tight if he has to start dodging weather events in the process. But he has his own limitations, too. If Accelerator never slows down, then Endo will be the one who loses in the end.
But it's been a long time since he last felt all the emotions that come with being in real danger. It's been years since the rollercoaster of emotions he's felt since meeting Takiishi have included the flip-flop of something akin to anxiety in his stomach. Takiishi has almost killed him a few times over; this guy could very well do the same. And even though Endo has labeled all that power as false, he's always been drawn to that which makes him feel. And in this moment, feeling is all he's doing.
Still, even as Accelerator lunges and swings, Endo doesn't react in the way a normal person would when faced with a dangerous opponent. That's something he's never done, and he isn't going to start now. Rather, his grin grows a little wild — and as Accelerator aims for his face, he doesn't move at all.
He takes the full punch.
He also moves back with the force of it, skidding to a halt and wiping at the blood that now stains his lip. Then he laughs, a burst of an obnoxious sound that carries on for a beat too long. ]
That was a strong punch, but somehow still the worst I've ever felt.
[ Endo may win all his fights, but he has a lot of experience in getting punched. Takiishi whales on him all the time, and Endo always lets him. His tolerance for hard hits and the pain that results is pretty damn high, regardless of his own dominance during brawls. That's why it's so easy for him to lick at his now-bloodied fingers and maintain his cool.
His choice to take the punch was an indulgence first and foremost, but it was also strategic. Endo is gauging speed, initial force, and the way Accelerator's (lack of a) technique looks when it's directed at him. He's determining what he needs to do to spend the next several minutes evading — and deciding whether or not he has a chance at getting to the collar.
All the while, he keeps the crutch in his hand. ]
C'mon, man. You've got to do better than that.
[ And if he can play upon Accelerator's emotions to open up room for exploitation, then Endo is going to do that, too. ]
he's SO unhinged, you're in store for some good (aka crazy) stuff!
But it's been a long time since he last felt all the emotions that come with being in real danger. It's been years since the rollercoaster of emotions he's felt since meeting Takiishi have included the flip-flop of something akin to anxiety in his stomach. Takiishi has almost killed him a few times over; this guy could very well do the same. And even though Endo has labeled all that power as false, he's always been drawn to that which makes him feel. And in this moment, feeling is all he's doing.
Still, even as Accelerator lunges and swings, Endo doesn't react in the way a normal person would when faced with a dangerous opponent. That's something he's never done, and he isn't going to start now. Rather, his grin grows a little wild — and as Accelerator aims for his face, he doesn't move at all.
He takes the full punch.
He also moves back with the force of it, skidding to a halt and wiping at the blood that now stains his lip. Then he laughs, a burst of an obnoxious sound that carries on for a beat too long. ]
That was a strong punch, but somehow still the worst I've ever felt.
[ Endo may win all his fights, but he has a lot of experience in getting punched. Takiishi whales on him all the time, and Endo always lets him. His tolerance for hard hits and the pain that results is pretty damn high, regardless of his own dominance during brawls. That's why it's so easy for him to lick at his now-bloodied fingers and maintain his cool.
His choice to take the punch was an indulgence first and foremost, but it was also strategic. Endo is gauging speed, initial force, and the way Accelerator's (lack of a) technique looks when it's directed at him. He's determining what he needs to do to spend the next several minutes evading — and deciding whether or not he has a chance at getting to the collar.
All the while, he keeps the crutch in his hand. ]
C'mon, man. You've got to do better than that.
[ And if he can play upon Accelerator's emotions to open up room for exploitation, then Endo is going to do that, too. ]