[It's surprisingly easy to throw him off. The way he half-sways from the fist colliding with his temple or how effortlessly he topples as Aidan fights, wriggles and beats against him desperately. He's left somewhat disoriented on his side once he's shoved off, clutching his head and looking after the boy with some struggle to focus.
There's blood in his mouth. He notes this distantly as if he hadn't been aware of what he was doing. He looks to bloodied fingers and his eyes widen slightly before snapping back up to Aidan with some fear.
He was okay right? He... he hadn't killed him, right? He was still in one piece? Still able to run?]