Natasha leaps back, away from his sweep, but Gannicus doesn't mind. It's a test - gauge her reactions, see how quickly she responds, and in what way. Being on the offensive suits Gannicus well; there's no point in wasting time waiting for his opponents to take the initiative themselves. Attack fast, conduct your brawl how you want it to go. A drawn out, tactical fight made for boring entertainment, as far as Gannicus was concerned.

"Many a time the man must become as animal, if he is to survive," Gannicus grins in reply as he uses the momentum of the sweep to carry him around and bring his knife to bear in a similarly wide scything, cutting sweep aimed at her face. Big movement, easily predictable - he's still testing the waters, so to speak.