You and Russel exchange a look as he emerges from the splintered doorway. Those eyes say there is only one resolution, and you need not say the word aloud.
You do anyway, of course. "Fight!" you exclaim. The two of you rush at each other, ready for battle. You begin the melee with a flurry of blows to establish early dominance. Russel counters with a combo breaker and leads into an attack of his own; he's good, and you'll need all your skills to win.