Lloyd felt a burst of frustration when Ed dodged his attack, but with Ed on the ground, even briefly like this, he was given an extra moment to think and plan his next move or attack. He took the opportunity to back up and shine his flashlight on the wall Ed had erected. Did it extend all the way, or were there any gaps? Dammit, how could he get past?

"If you'd just let me go, you wouldn't have to lose," he tried to reason with Ed. "Why do you care anyway? Since where are you working for them?"