Gunnaya's swing plunged through the air, toward Blithe's right side. Following the arc of her blow, Gunnaya saw Blithe's arm wind up for a stab. In quick response, she angled her staff's swing into Blithe's arm. Her plan was to knock, or break, Blithe's arm down, before she could fully extend her blade into a strike with any degree of force.