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Instead of pulling back, Ryder maintained his grip on her wrist and shoved forward, trying to throw her off-balance. Her kick landed on his ankle and tripped him slightly, throwing his weight behind his shove.

@Genesis

Nova's eyes widened slightly as she was thrown back by the force of Ryder's weight. She landed hard on the ground and was stunned for a moment, shaking her head slightly to clear her mind. She noticed him tripping, but wasn't able to move out of the way in time to avoid his fall. She gasped slightly as he fell after her, his hands hitting the ground on either side of her head.

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Ryder didn't dodge, reacting to the hit with only an exhalation of air as the wind is knocked out of him. Man... Hits harder than I thought. He grabbed at her while she was in close proximity, trying to grab her before she could jump back.

@Genesis

Nova grinned widely in satisfaction upon feeling her hand meet his stomach. She tried to jump back out of striking distance but felt his hand clench around her wrist before she could evade him. She growled and pulled back on her wrist, trying to pull free. She also attempted to land a kick with her opposite foot.

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"So much fun. But I can't just punch you in the face. That'd be cruel of me. You're obviously in over your head here." Ryder mocked her as he quickly kicked out a leg in an attempt to trip her.

@Genesis

Nova reacted quickly, using her speed to leap over his leg, stumbling slightly upon landing. "You can move quicker than you look," she commented, her voice having a surprising lack of sarcasm. She ducked quickly to avoid any possible hits, then aimed a punch at his stomach.

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Ryder dodged quickly but clumsily. "Yeesh. I was kidding. Someone's a little over-eager." He hopped backwards, putting some distance in between them. "Come one. Don't make me hurt you. I don't want to deal with the karma backlash."

@Genesis

Nova bounced lightly on her feet, her hands raised defensively, with a sneer on her face. "I dunno, Ryder, I'm having fun so far. Why? Are you not having fun?" she pretended to pout.

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Ryder raised his hands in mock terror. "Oh no. Please. Don't kill me." He rolled his eyes and adjusted into a more appropriate fighting stance. "If you really want to get your ass kicked, then come on." She's only an archer. Clearly not as much experience as I've had in close range. Plus I still have a dagger. This should be too easy.

@Genesis

"Well, since you said please," Nova sneered. She rocked from foot to foot for a moment, thinking, Okay... I've just gotta be quick, strike fast, stay low. She suddenly sprinted towards him, swinging her fist tightly and hard in an attempt to land a quick blow, her eyes intense.

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Ryder grinned. "Why not? I don't particularly relish the idea of being skewered by an arrow and its seems like a shame to ruin that lovely face of yours with an unsightly scar." He shrugged. "So if you wouldn't mind, either toss down the bow or hop back to your side of the river."

@Genesis

Nova thought deeply for one last minute, before the corner of her mouth curled slightly into a smirk. "I'm gonna enjoy this," she growled, dropping her bow gently on the ground beside her. She flexed her fingers, narrowed her eyes, and twisted her braid into a bun. Meeting his cocky gaze, she bared her teeth ever so slightly.

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Ryder clutched his chest in mock agony. "Ack! Again with the insults! You wound me! Why don't you just rip my heart from my chest? It'll be faster." He chuckled. "Your lack of trust is agonizing. Truly. Know what? Here. Show of good faith." He pulled out the dagger on his left hip and tossed it on the ground.

@Genesis

Nova eyed the dagger on the ground. "What's in it for you to have a fair fight?" she said slowly. His tone still drove her crazy but it seemed as though he'd just surrendered his weapon. She shook her head slightly, irritated that she wasn't able to fully concentrate as she met his gaze. I never have this problem fighting girls or ugly boys, she thought frustratedly.

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Ryder chuckled. "You think I would do that to you? I'm hurt. Really. That hurts me. How about this? I throw down my dagger and you throw down your bow and then we settle this with a rousing game of Rock Paper Scissors?" Theres really no need to mention I have two daggers. That would be excessive.

@Genesis

Nova couldn't help but be the slightest bit amused by his unending sense of sarcasm and humor, and let out a slight chuckle. "You know, Ryder, I appreciate your ideas. Honestly, I do. But as much as I'm loving the idea of a fight, I'm afraid I'm not getting a very trustworthy vibe from you," she pointed out with a smirk.

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"Exactly! I'm so glad you agree!" Ryder threw up a hand as if that was a point he'd been arguing the whole time. "You're not playing fair. I can't participate in this "fight" if I get shishkebabed by an arrow. And it's not a fight with only one participant. So if you'd just toss down the bow and make it fair, that'd be wonderful."

@Genesis

Nova laughed scornfully. "I find it hard to believe you'd be out here without a weapon," she snarled. "I'm not gonna throw down my bow and let you whip out your sword or knife or whatever." She thought for a moment about if it came to a hand-to-hand fight. He's obviously much bigger and stronger... But I can hit pretty hard. And I guess I'm pretty quick, she reasoned.

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"No games?" Ryder feigned despair. "I was really hoping for some monopoly." Once he sees her stepping backwards, he stops advancing, opting istead to slowly inch toward the cover of the trees. I suppose I could hurl a dagger... Probably not the most effective strategy but it's something... He turned to her and smiled. "I'm Ryder. At your service. I'd shake your hand but you're all the way over there..." He trailed off, extending his right hand and leaving his left in easy reach of a dagger.

@Genesis

Nova snorted contemptuously and raised an eyebrow. "Well, Ryder, I'll have to shake your hand some other time." She slowly drummed her fingers on her bow. "But this isn't quite a fair fight. An archer against a fighter," she pointed out coldly.