His hair bristles a bit at all that occurs while the final distance is closed between himself and his target. From the boot on her hand to the scraps and cuts she had, this thug was lucky for the limits imposed upon this world, but Zidane could still teach him some manners.

Right before he connects with the guy, the first dagger thrown comes back to his free hand. His dual blades catch the single short sword in a pincer and Zidane pushes the guy back. He has to get himself between the thug and the kid, and keep it that way.

"You bastards picking on little kids now? The hell's wrong with you!?"