[There were a few things Rei could do. She could probably take the hit and reinforce her stomach with the spells Archer had taught her but that would be cheating and would like hurt Edgeworth. She could try and catch his hand, though that might leave her open...or she could do something else.
She twists again, turning her body to meet the fist at an angle. She has muscle, more than a little, so when it connects the blow is partially deflected and she's moved closer to his side. It stings a little but it's not enough to stop her counterstroke. Rei's arm sweeps at his chest hard, while her leg comes at the back of his knee. Kind of a scissor maneuver to trip him up again.]
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She twists again, turning her body to meet the fist at an angle. She has muscle, more than a little, so when it connects the blow is partially deflected and she's moved closer to his side. It stings a little but it's not enough to stop her counterstroke. Rei's arm sweeps at his chest hard, while her leg comes at the back of his knee. Kind of a scissor maneuver to trip him up again.]