Tumble into him.

You slice your short sword into his waiting sword, you quickly tumble into your right shoulder blade, rolling towards Rixx's side, you slice with your dagger as you stay on the offensive, *CHINK* only to be greeted with his armor, you push off with your left foot, throwing your body to the right, which allows you to attack into his body again. You slice your dagger...*CHINK* only to get deflected from his armor again.

You bring your left hand back *CHINK*...then suddenly his right hand dashes forward, backhanding you in the left cheek, causing your body to fly back from his in pain. "Uhhhhhhhhh..." you shout as you fall backwards from your stance.

Commander Rixx slices his great sword toward you, but you quickly roll to the left, dodging his blade. "Lucky hit!" you mock your opponent as you thrust you short sword into him. *CHINK*

Unfortunately, the blade just ricochets off his stomach and slides to the left. This leaves you open to attack, which he pulls his right hand back and just as quickly punches you in the side of the face. His impact on your face causes you to fall backwards, saliva seeping out of your cheek. Blood dripping from the corner of your lip. You lost your dagger in the process, only wielding your short sword.

You jump to your feet, your body waving back and forth, trying to gain composure. Mumbling after each deep breath, knowing you can't continue this fight much longer...