[As someone who's had weird moments like that himself, Davesprite can recognise an instinctive motion when he sees one, especially given how Hakkai has to stop himself after breaking his own borderline. As Hakkai straightens up, Davesprite lowers his sword, and eventually just sheathes it for the moment to save himself the awkwardness.]

Yeah, instinct's a bitch. Don't know how many times I've had to mentally talk myself out of flashstepping away from getting jump-hugged out of nowhere or some shit.