[Cain doesn't flinch, but instead barks out a "Frak!" and makes an admirable attempt at dodging. He moves his hand enough that instead of being struck, the sword's cross-guard takes the brunt and goes flying across the room.]
[And into a wall. It is literally sticking out of the wall, in fact.]
[Not that Cain notices right away, as his eyes are focused on Ashton. He's ready to turn and run if Ashton doesn't calm down immediately.]