What kind of weapon is a hatchet to bring around?! He's not stupid enough to be completely unarmed--though now he's kind of wishing he'd brought his sword.

He's certainly glad that head missed him, though the wooden handle, despite being far less deadly thanks, is still hefty. He brings up an arm to block, and damn it stings.

With the other arm, he reaches to pull his dagger. Pushes ahead through the pain to try and close the gap. He's got to get that damned hood off somehow.