During all of this, JJ's shield falls off of the stairs and clatters to the ground below. Whenever Zane completes his attack, JJ lashes out with his now free hand, and grabs the arm that just drew blood. He then angles his sword upward, and stabs for Zane's armpit. Regardless of rather or not the attack succeeded, JJ pushes Zane off afterwards, and he stands back up. By this point, Rage and Despair have nearly formed. It seems like they'll be ready within a few seconds.