[Ryo Misaki]

Just as expected, Ryo jumped backwards at the sign of the first slash. Not necessarily because he wanted to, but because it was too close for him to do anything else without leaving himself too vunerable.

However, Seno had expected this, and quickly closed the gap. He swung a mirror attack of his first strike at him. Ryo, who had been holding the bokken straight down at his side, quickly allowed his grip to flip as he brought it up, so he was once again holding it underhanded. He brought it across to his left and up slightly, with the blade downward, effectively blocking and holding Seno's own sword at bay. However, he noticed Seno's follow up a bit too late, and tried to bring his own left hand in to block Seno's attack. But it wasn't enough, and the top of Seno's fist grazed the bottom of Ryo's arm as it slid under and hit it's target.

It was enough to slightly lessen the blow, but Seno's strike still sent Ryo careening backwards with great force. He stopped himself and cluched the hit area with his left hand, gripping his bokken tighter with the right...

"Kuso..."

He took a few deep breaths, but otherwise, nothing else.