Well. At least the direct threat to his life was something of a relief, as far as justifiable force in self-defense.

"...indeed. I'm sorry to hear that."

Alric lowered his posture, waving his arm out to the side--and with a sudden burst of plasma, leapt forward, deflecting himself to his left, and then forward in an arc to flank the gunman. Another burst of plasma to the left and he changes direction abruptly once more, weaving in to pass by the gunman's side, raising his right arm--a plasma blade flaring to life in passing to cut through the gun with a flick of the wrist.