[b] Natsume Yuki 

Dew Islet [/b]

Natsume watched Ryu closely. Given that the swords name was swift she assumed that he was a speed type, although she would have to wait to confirm that. When he took his stance she noticed his footing, he was taking the sandy terrain into account. That was impressive and so was the speed he attacked her with. Her response was to step towards him quickly. Infighting would be her advantage at the moment if, and only if she could get under his guard. His two handed style posed a threat but she was not dismayed. Stepping in she crossed her arms, so that the kunai would block the incoming blade and the other hand would still be on guard. If she had a second kunai, and enough experience that could have turn into a finishing blow but she didnt so she spun with Ryus momentum as soon as the sword connected, pushing herself against him and pushing out with the guard arm to push him away from her. the Sand beneath her feet stole some of the momentum from the push because of the footing but it should have done the same to him if his feet were firmly planted. Natsume took a step back into her stance once more. for the brief instant that she was close to him she noticed something strange to her, he was warm.