forsaking his grip on jaq for the moment, he throws himself backwards -- but the stunner catches him in the belly and he lands on his back with a heavy thump, his mouth open in a silent yelp. he thinks, at least, that he managed another swipe of the blade against jaq's flesh, but he can't be sure.
he isn't totally sure of anything at the moment, other than how impossibly exhilarated he is. ]