Nitoh dodges aside, firing at the rocks that are still coming towards him. He hits them, and they explode in a rain of gravel that showers over him. "It ain't a trick, Dragon, this is the real deal!" The eyes of the lion's face on his chest flash and the mouth's gaping looks more like a wild smile than a roar for a moment.

He gauges the timing and jumps over the fireball, flying at Dragon with a kick. He figures he has the maneuverability on him after their various fights, and close quarters might give him an edge. After he lands, he shoves the Mirage Magnum right up against Dragon's plating and fires over and over. Shooting him from so close is cathartic, but it'll never be enough.