But the aggressive youth's body was not so durable.
He trembled violently as compressed force ran through his entire frame like a freight train hitting a pedestrian. His defensive technique shattered like glass, and before he could even begin to stabilize himself, his body was violently launched backward.
He flew through the air, stumbling and tumbling, taking ten consecutive steps backward while barely maintaining balance. His trajectory was carrying him directly toward Tryston Bane and the other allies seated near the front.
Tryston's hand shot forward with impressive speed, slapping the back of his flying companion to arrest the momentum before the youth could crash into him.
Something audibly cracked from the impact—possibly ribs or internal damage—but finally the residual force dissipated. The aggressive youth managed to stabilize his footing, though he swayed unsteadily.
