An instinctive response causes Daria to strike out with her blade, the closeness of the attacker results in a sloppy swing by her. Finding her feet a little better she readies once more with her Rapier and moves to attack, fighting single handed Daria keeps her offhand covered to the hilt of her Short sword for the moment.<br/><br/>Unsure as to how the beat will fight now it is grounded she strikes conservatively until she can find out the beasts combat prowess.<br/>