[Alfie is just... not good for physical fighting right now. It's been a long time since he's been able to hold his own. But he has plenty of weapons and weapon-like things, and so he staggers to his feet, whipping a fruit knife out of his coat pocket and holding it firmly in his hand. He doesn't advance yet, but if it looks like Ecks is having trouble or losing the fight, he won't hesitate.]
cw violence; gore