[i]Putting her strength into her next attack - and knowing that JT would react quite viciously with the drill - Irina gripped the hilt of her sword and thrusted forwards, hoping to slide through JT's hand and pierce wherever the blade ended up, which was probably his neck. If she succeeded, her body would be against his, which would only allow him to ram his drill into her stomach or side (both being quite bad for Irina), least for the moment. [/i]