The assassin doesn't even flinch, as the bolt misses him, though the sonic attack seems to almost amuse him, judging from his body language. He twists, as Draiss teleports, drawing his blade to meet Draiss'. Despite it being crafted of, apparently, quality steel, the assassin's blade catches the energy blade without any damage to it. He's clearly incredibly strong, as well; his arm doesn't waver, as he meets Draiss' downward stroke.<br/><br/>A second, shorter blade flashes in his hand, aiming low, beneath their blades, intending to disembowel Draiss, or at least to drive him back. Assuming Draiss retreats, the assassin draws back as well, fading from view, between one heartbeat and the next. "Can you kill what you cannot see?" he asks, his voice seemingly coming from directly behind Draiss' ear, though it's an obvious magical effect, to try to disorient him.