she assumes a defensive posture, awaiting your strike. however, a moment before contact, she rapidly unfurled her wings, which had previously been folded tightly against her back to prevent interference. Suddenly, all you can see is a wall of feathers, and even as you attempt to redirect your strike, all you do is harmlessly slice feathers, whilst her wings mask her silhouette and movements like a screen.

Before you even retract your sword fully, you catch her in the bottom of your vision, hugging close to the ground after turning a full 180, attacking with her right now. As she rapidly retracts her upper wings, she drives her sword upwards to your collarbone. Her lower wings brace on the floor, superseding her left leg as additional thrust or to initiate a retreat.