Well they are trying to demonstrate how to fight demons - however, this might be a good learning opportunity for something else. James's blade glows in the sun, as he eyes the other man and how he moves. Yes, he's going to step in to test James's defenses, so James does the smart play.

He steps back, angling his shield up and using his other sword to slide the blow away from his body, while he calls out to the soldiers and templars, "The first thing you must know - a demon is never going to give you a chance to counter by yelling 'En Garde!' A red templar, though?"

That got him a laugh, and more focused attention. Fighting red templars was also an immediate concern - and figuring out how to defend against crazy templars? Probably something to pass along.