[Her energy projection is ramped way, way down -- as low as she can consciously force it to be and still work. So the punch gets through with barely a flicker of interference, staggering her back and into a guard stance quite belatedly.]
[Okay, she doesn't begrudge him that, but any thoughts she had about going easy on him because she's got weapons and he doesn't just went out the window. She uncrosses her arms with two violent slashes, clearing the space in front of her so she can press the assault.]
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[Okay, she doesn't begrudge him that, but any thoughts she had about going easy on him because she's got weapons and he doesn't just went out the window. She uncrosses her arms with two violent slashes, clearing the space in front of her so she can press the assault.]