[By this point in his life, and in this conversation(?), Michael is so primed for the start of violence that he reacts without thinking. But not quite with equal force.
When the fist comes toward him, he throws his arms up to take the blow. And then charges, shoving at his attacker with his whole eleven years of strength. He doesn't care if he gets hit again in the meantime. He just wants this kid bodily away from him.]
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When the fist comes toward him, he throws his arms up to take the blow. And then charges, shoving at his attacker with his whole eleven years of strength. He doesn't care if he gets hit again in the meantime. He just wants this kid bodily away from him.]