As Evan slammed Walter to the floor, the ground cracked beneath his face from impact and a web of fractures spread outward. Walter snarled in pain but twisted his legs, sweeping Evan's feet out from under him.
Evan hit the ground hard but rolled away just as Walter brought his fist down like a hammer, creating a small crater where Evan had been moments ago.
They rose simultaneously, their chests heaving. Walter wiped the blood trickling from his nose and grinned wickedly. "You're tougher than you look, I'll give you that."
"Funny," Evan replied, his voice cold. "I was about to say the same about you."