Aria hadn't expected that. He thought Eli might punch him, smack him around a bit, cause some damage even, but he didn't think he'd try to kill him. Had he completely underestimated just how much Eli hates him?

... And if so... too late now.

He grabs Eli's wrists and tries to pull him off, unable to breathe and already starting to choke. He struggles and claws at his wrists, fighting for air.