He wasn't quite expecting that kind of surrender, and he pauses face to face with his sword still going through Nick's body, possibly into a kidney. He didn't want any risk of hitting the heart, after all. Connor blinks, and gives a smile that's genuinely apologetic. "I thought- Ngh. Steady on..." He's still on guard, just in case it's some kind of trick, but he does put a hand on Nick's shoulder to steady him and pulls out the katana as carefully as he can.