[quote=@jaywing93]
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Nova grinned widely in satisfaction upon feeling her hand meet his stomach. She tried to jump back out of striking distance but felt his hand clench around her wrist before she could evade him. She growled and pulled back on her wrist, trying to pull free. She also attempted to land a kick with her opposite foot.
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Instead of pulling back, Ryder maintained his grip on her wrist and shoved forward, trying to throw her off-balance. Her kick landed on his ankle and tripped him slightly, throwing his weight behind his shove.