Rika didn't reply to Belle and just watched the fight.

Satoko remained oddly still as Ascot advanced on her. Once he was close enough she easy blocked his first attack by twirling her guan-dou in a circle. After his attack was blocked she reached out and grabbed his sword-arm, givinghim a victorious smile before flipping oover him and using her guan-dou to gain even note distance.

Sadly for Ascot his sword arm would be rather hard to move now, as if it was resisting his commands to move and preform what actions he wanted it to.