Hazel smirked with satisfaction. Of course her sword skills would show up the Striker. She started to move in for her next attack, but was caught off guard as the creature used it's now stumped arms as a weapon. The needles came with considerable speed. [i]I can't let those hit me, I have no idea what they do![/i] She dived to the right, rolling as she hit the ground. She raised her sword again, holding it at waist level as she charged the creature again. [i]This time I won't let you live long enough to counter attack![/i] When she reached it she swung her sword around, aiming for its 'neck'. This time she aimed to take its 'head' off.