As their steel clashed, Annabelle knew that the time for running was over. Just as the werewolf was able to redirect her attack, she made a redirection of her own. Taking a Mantel of Awakening from her Memories of Jubilation, she placed it instead upon activating the second level of her Memories of Protection. A flashback of a fight she had with an orc who would have ended her life had she not gathered up a shield in the last second filled her mind, the barrier around her body becoming stronger in the process.

When the bat connected, it would be rebuked by the psionic energy surrounding Annabelle. Now in the flow of battle, the swordswoman was certain of her edge in combat and capitalized on his failed attack. A gauntlet covered left backhand flew towards the wolf's face, the damage enhanced by both the hardened shield as well as her own increased strength. While non-lethal, it was sure to leave him reeling, just as she planned for her second attack.

Grunting with the effort she brought her sword up for a second slash, telegraphing a straight forward top to bottom slash, but changing at the last second to a diagonal left to right attack. Judging from the power of his ice barrier, it wouldn't outright kill him, but it was definitely going to hurt. He deserves all that and more for being such a monstrous little creature.