Swamped

You only remember watching Chip work once - your presence was apparently enough of a distraction that you got specifically asked not to do it again.

But you definitely remember the part where you had to get the cross-staff out from under the bed because the new device's mirrors were all fogged up. You think it was called a hextant or something of that sort. And a quick glance tells you that it's still kept down there.

As luck would have it, the fight is naturally heading in that direction. You just need to make a little effort to keep it that way. As Lou keeps striking, you get a little bit closer to the bed, and deliberately let him hit close enough so that he'll think he knocked you down.

Once you hit the ground, you reach under the bed, grab the cross-staff, and sweep at Lou's legs before he realizes you've got it. He goes down, and you give a quick strike to his head.

Except, he seems unfazed, and you notice a crack on the cross-staff. He starts getting up.

There's something strange about how strong he is. Nonetheless, you do have a moment to act before he strikes again. You'll need to make the most of it.