Akira was hesitant at first. Maybe it was just after his experience on the island that made him slightly untrusting. But he lowered his weapon and took his hand, picking himself up off the ground.
"Thank you" he said, bowing his head to Eliot out of respect. "But I am sure my brother would disagree..."
He was a little surprised to hear what he said next though. He remembered all the times his brother told him he was too soft. And then how much the island had toughened him. He was still soft when it came to the people he cared for though... He wasn't sure if that would ever change. He couldn't strike Pon, he hesitated when his Brother was in the way of Miyabi.
Holding the weapon between both hands, he readied himself again, watching Eliot to see if he was prepared to try again.