Garrus is braced, but Rico is fast - fast enough that the hit might have connected if it wasn't for Garrus's second power.
While threat detection isn't exactly as flashy as the glowing blue energy constructs, having an early-warning radar has it's uses. Situations like this, for example, where the sharp buzzing in the back of his mind tips him off the second Rico starts moving. From there, reflex kicks in and Garrus quickly shifts to the outside to avoid the swinging arc of Rico's daystick. As soon as it's clear, Garrus leans in and brings his knee rocketing up towards Rico's chin.
It's a hard shot - one that'll rattle teeth if it connects and buy Garrus the room to think, take a step back, and throw an energy dome around Rico to contain him until someone can arrive and deal with this.
"Attacking kids for nonviolent offenses isn't justice, it's an abuse of power. If you want to wave your badge around and talk down to everyone about the law, that's fine. Pompous and reeking of insecurity, maybe, but there's no law against that." Garrus snarls, taking a step towards the bubble. "But you don't get to push around people weaker than you, pick fights, and call yourself noble."
And, as much as he'd like to lift up his construct and shake Rico around like a snow globe, he's going to practice what he preaches even if it means he's probably going to get reprimanded alongside Rico. Instead of taking this entirely into his own hands, he pulls out his comm and opens a channel.
"This is Archangel. We've got a bit of an altercation down in the mess hall, anyone able to come check things out?"
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While threat detection isn't exactly as flashy as the glowing blue energy constructs, having an early-warning radar has it's uses. Situations like this, for example, where the sharp buzzing in the back of his mind tips him off the second Rico starts moving. From there, reflex kicks in and Garrus quickly shifts to the outside to avoid the swinging arc of Rico's daystick. As soon as it's clear, Garrus leans in and brings his knee rocketing up towards Rico's chin.
It's a hard shot - one that'll rattle teeth if it connects and buy Garrus the room to think, take a step back, and throw an energy dome around Rico to contain him until someone can arrive and deal with this.
"Attacking kids for nonviolent offenses isn't justice, it's an abuse of power. If you want to wave your badge around and talk down to everyone about the law, that's fine. Pompous and reeking of insecurity, maybe, but there's no law against that." Garrus snarls, taking a step towards the bubble. "But you don't get to push around people weaker than you, pick fights, and call yourself noble."
And, as much as he'd like to lift up his construct and shake Rico around like a snow globe, he's going to practice what he preaches even if it means he's probably going to get reprimanded alongside Rico. Instead of taking this entirely into his own hands, he pulls out his comm and opens a channel.
"This is Archangel. We've got a bit of an altercation down in the mess hall, anyone able to come check things out?"