Not sure why it's a choice between fighting and the animation - you can always initiate the scene while fighting. That also gives you the chance to run, or get a free hit in while the mob is stunned afterwards.
Sorry, it's a choice when I am about to lose is what I meant. It's unlikely I'll win, so do I just say "screw it" and initiate the anims (Let's be real it's why we are here) till I lose? Or try to escape/keep swinging and not see the anims if I get defeated? Would rather not have to make that "screw it" call.
Not a big deal at all, just how I felt after playing for a bit.