[ buffy ducks low to avoid that kick -- flashing melaka a quick glance when their eyes meet mid-maneuver...but then buffy is back and out of range and twisting her sword anxiously in her hands. she had considered knocking melaka's weapon out of reach but...she's not here to win this fight. she's here to prove her skills. so, almost graciously, she hand-signals the other slayer back to her blade. ]
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