[i]Lucas simply raised both of his arms in an X shape, blocking the sword - though it damaged the ceramic layer on both arms, and the impact forced him to bend his knees ever so slightly. [/i] "Well, Miss, I may be handsome but you're not so bad looking yourself," [i]Lucas replied, a grin playing around his lightly coloured lips. He then pushed out against the blade, straightened his legs simultaneously. [/i]