Zenovia eyed the woman carefully as she watched her move back and draw her sword. In turn, she lifted her staff off her shoulder, wielding it in two hands, pointing forward at the Knight, the head rings making a small clinking noise. Her body was side on and slightly lowered. The two women stood there, waiting. It seemed as though neither was going to make the first move for awhile, it was obvious that both fighters were opportunists.

[color=ed145b]"I am ready when you aren't."[/color] She responded in a slight mocking tone. She suddenly lunged forward, thrusting quickly at the Knight's chest with her staff, using her reach advantage. Zenovia was quick with the attack, immediately drawing the staff back to it's original position after attacking, leaving the Knight no chance to attempt to grab it. However, deflecting or dodging the attack was a different matter.