"Really?" Was that actually necessary?

Akira flung more of his sharp blood feathers in Yui's direction -- except he wasn't aiming at her. A few snakes fell, impaled through the head; another found itself pinned to the floor by its tail, hissing and snapping its teeth.

"Not only do I have to fight a little girl, you're dumping snakes on her?" Akira demanded. "This is ridiculous!"