The assassin stumbled once more, too caught up in his momentum to right himself as the fleece was pulled off, and he tripped over the boy and fell. He let out a yell before falling still, and did not move again.

All this happened within the span of a few seconds, so understandably, Nero was somewhat shocked. When the man didn't move again, she stepped over to him, turning him onto his back with a foot.

"... Well then." She said, laughing darkly. She nudged the dagger sticking out of the man's chest with the tip of her armored boot. "Your methods may be a bit unorthodox, but you certainly seem capable."

It's hard to tell whether she's joking or not.