Arialla did manage to spot Wessex's punch coming, and she automatically focused on it, instinctively jumping back. She got out of the way of Wessex's punch, but realized too late that, with her frond moving with her, she'd left the Wraith's weapon completely free for another attack. Quickly, she tried to raise her palm frond to what she imagined was a defensive position.
She felt a little adrift, unsure whether she should be asking questions or simply observing Wessex's movements -- unsure why Wessex moved the way she did, what elements Arialla herself should be focusing on and copying. If Wessex hadn't verbally corrected her again, did that mean she was doing well?
please don't take my sunshine away
