Neo, meanwhile, was too busy laughing at Troy’s mounting frustration to notice the danger creeping up behind him. Nix, now fully recovered, moved like a shadow, her steps silent as she closed the distance. Her eyes locked onto Neo’s back, her lips curling into a smirk.
Time to return the favor.
In one fluid motion, Nix leaped onto Neo’s back, slipping her arms under his shoulders as she arched backward, her body already committing to the motion. The setup was unmistakable—she was going for a devastating backstabber, trying to drag him down across her knees. If it connected, it would give her just enough space to regain her bearings and regroup with Troy.
Nix's backstabber
