[quote=@Balance] -Ken- *I continue to do the same thing, but even as I keep getting sent back, I allow myself to get pushed to the side, as well, until at one point I am pushed far enough to the side that I can safely take the time to strike you in the side* [/quote] Shinji: *The hit connects, opening a large gash on my side, and I jump back, sheathing my swords* .... *looks at the blood puddle forming on the ground* ...