You and I both... Speaking to them earlier did nothing.

[ These teens are just itching for a fight. There's quite a bit of tension in the area and G'raha wonders if that might be a contributing factor that perpetuates this attitude of recklessness. Or, perhaps, these youths haven't truly had to handle opponents that they are not prepared to deal with. He, again, doesn't really want to harm anyone either. However it doesn't seem as though they are going to be able to get out of this situation otherwise. ]

I'll watch your back as I am loathe to turn a blade upon them.

[ Or else he'd be trying to clear a path himself. That's what he'd normally do. But for now, G'raha will just have to content with blocking incoming children that think it's a good idea to try to punch or slam a blunt weapon against a shield. It isn't, mostly because they end up hurting themselves. At the very least, it seems as though his partner here can handle himself.

The only time G'raha slides in is when that knife becomes visible. Now he goes for his own sword, catching and deflecting the knife. ]