Likewise a (rather feral) grin was spreading across Saïx's face - and not just due to the fact that he had landed the first hit. It had been far too long since he had had a decent challenge, and with the rage humming its way through his very being, he could no longer feel the pain, although he would most certainly be doing so after the battle's end.

As Link reached out for his wrists, he struck out not with the sword or its hilt, but rather with his foot, in a move intended at the very least to unbalance his foe - if not trip him outright.