Noctisardor Bypass That's what you got

Rip 9

See, there was totally a reason she didn't like making the first move. It was much easier to plant yourself and react -- it fit better with her personality for times like this. To her it was a significant disadvantage to make a move at a target that was actually ready for her attack, so though she had just about managed a tag, it had ended with him slamming into her shoulder.

She staggered a few steps away from Kaertok, the first step and a half a near-stumble but she'd managed to keep her feet under her, barely. It was frustrating, really, but at least she had enough training to not just lash out at random -- collect her thoughts as she got her footing. It limited her choices as she quickly moved forward again: she took a quick strike at his side and pull away if she could, trying to goad him into the more offensive position so she could have one she was more comfortable acting from.