Sir! [She nods in turn, brow furrowed in focus before she begins to step it up on each strike back, each counter, and though his attacks are exhausting and strong, she matches each one. Not yet gaining the offensive though, Saya struggles at brief but telling moments, recovering enough that she doesn't lose her form but leaving those weak spots of her own open to a sharp eye.]
[She makes an attempt at using her advantage on balance and his weak spots to get the upper hand, even if she's smaller, careful not to use so much force on the counterattack that she leaves herself entirely open after should the attempt fail.]