The elf noticed the swipe at her knees, and quickly jumped up high right over her swipe.  "Focus, Krys!  Elves have quick reflexes!" she called, trying to give small hints as to how to deal with certain enemies.  "Don't telegraph your attack so much!  And try to aim for the middle, where your opponent will have the least amount of chance to dodge!"<br/><br/>While this happened, Cutter quickly snuck up from behind.  While her staff spun around, Cutter was just short enough to avoid it, and he quickly thrust both sticks up.  "GOTCHA!" he cried in triumph, though the sticks had smothered themselves up slightly into her holes, one in each.  "O-oh..."