[ Allelujah knows, and simply flashes a smile in response, even as he's locking his body into stance. She'll have her chance to go on the defensive soon enough. There is something nearly liquid about the kinetics at work here when she attacks, movement that certainly belies a weapon of that size. He fast realizes he'll be on his toes in no time, if he's not careful as well.
As Shinoa comes about, he follows her timing, paces out a rhythm. Her first slash comes at him, and he turns to face it bodily, swinging his dagger against the curve of the scythe. The blades connect in a dash of sparks and part again. By comparison, his dagger's reach and form are dependent on how and when he moves the entirety of his arm. Shinoa will have the gift of grace and agility on her side there. ]
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As Shinoa comes about, he follows her timing, paces out a rhythm. Her first slash comes at him, and he turns to face it bodily, swinging his dagger against the curve of the scythe. The blades connect in a dash of sparks and part again. By comparison, his dagger's reach and form are dependent on how and when he moves the entirety of his arm. Shinoa will have the gift of grace and agility on her side there. ]