Despite being unarmed, Estinien seems to be able to effortlessly anticipate the approach she'll take from her stance alone. Each thrust he diverts with a strike of his palm, avoiding the point and directing it away by its shaft instead.

"When performing the basic thrust, you must use the point of your lance to guard your face," he says. "Unless absolutely necessary, do not commit your weapon to defending your lower half. For that, you must rely on your leg work."

And then, as if to prove his point, he slips past her attack and goes to kick at her legs, seeing if she will instinctually attempt to block with the stick.