Now on the defensive, Anessa was able to block the handful of rifle shots that were sent her way, playing it cautious so that any long-range shots that came her way would be easily handled. She didn't want to admit it, but pretty much her only hope at this point was Julian coming in for melee combat, since her long-range capabilities had been taken away when she lost her ball-and-chain, and charging in again would just lead to him avoiding her again. Still, she refused to concede unless she had absolutely no shot at victory, and she still had hope for this fight.