The kick draw a quiet sound from the taller fighter in the ring, not quite a grunt so much as an acknowledgment of impact. Taking it on his bicep, tensed and ready for it, robbed it of its power, however, especially combined with his forward movement.
His size was sometimes a detriment (as his training with Kaiden would soon demonstrate), but usually it was an asset that he was fully willing to take advantage of. It was true in offense, as he bullied Maea back, but not off-balance. The Ancient was nimble and quick on her feet, and another foot came flying at him as he ceased his forward momentum.
Conveniently, she chose to kick towards his face, where his fists remained raised in defense. Emerald eyes gleamed in the split second before he leaned a hair's breadth back so that the kick would pass harmlessly past his solid chin if he missed his own attack. One hand snapped forward to try and grab Maea's ankle as it passed by and hold it high up, to try and prevent her from catching her balance again.
His size was sometimes a detriment (as his training with Kaiden would soon demonstrate), but usually it was an asset that he was fully willing to take advantage of. It was true in offense, as he bullied Maea back, but not off-balance. The Ancient was nimble and quick on her feet, and another foot came flying at him as he ceased his forward momentum.
Conveniently, she chose to kick towards his face, where his fists remained raised in defense. Emerald eyes gleamed in the split second before he leaned a hair's breadth back so that the kick would pass harmlessly past his solid chin if he missed his own attack. One hand snapped forward to try and grab Maea's ankle as it passed by and hold it high up, to try and prevent her from catching her balance again.
