Adrian stumbled as the resistance moved away from his sword, unable to compensate fast enough, forcing him to turn so his right side faced her. He scrambled to get back to facing her, and was able to see her sword long enough to move back slightly, the blade still cutting part of his stomach and arm, but just a shallow cut. He would have lunged again, the pain not yet phasing him. He spat at Alec," get out! This is not your fight!" He refused to back down unless he had absolutely no other choice or Alexandra backed down herself. He was, however, surprised how well she was holding herself against him, without the use of magic.