Oooh man, this is getting interesting!

Don't mean to interject or anything (you're both doing well so far), but I've encountered a similar situation to this in one of my own old fights (on another site)...  

I think Melon is saying that even if his blade was pushed sideways by the shield, this would only divert the path of the stab to a slightly less lethal location.  However, Chimera is contending that it would, seeing as Iolanthe effectively [i]slammed[/i] the blade to one side, whilst moving in closer herself (so Sigurd's wrist would feel the impact, if that makes sense).  Melon is thinking in terms of objects, while Chimera is thinking in terms of movement/energy... hope that helps you both understand each other?

I do actually have experience using swords, and can offer my opinion if needed... but hopefully you two will be able to work it out yourselves :)

Also, [@Chimera], editing IC fight posts is generally not recommended, unless it's literally within moments of posting, or in the case of an edit mutually agreed upon.  I'll let it slide for now (you don't seem to be abusing it and Melon doesn't mind), but just a note for the future.