The serpent managed to pull the knife from her hands, and as they grasped for the familiar blade she swerved to the side to avoid narrowly the snake lunging for the kill. As a burning sensation filled her body, she let out an involuntary cry of pain. She hadn't intended this, not at all. She wanted a friendly fight, not a lot of bloodshed in it. [color=teal][b]"Woah, woah, woah there friend. Can't we just all be buddies here? I surrender for Merelil's sake! Now can please just tell me what business you have with me?"[/b][/color] Another wince was brought on as more pain racked her body from the knife.