You’ll think of something. (Requires DEX 4 & STR 2)

As Athena approaches, you think quickly and press your hand hard against the rope, bending it back into the ring. If she sees it, she gives no sign, or maybe she just thinks you’re leaning on it for support.

You concentrate on the timing, trying not to think about the hot gasps and moans coming from next to you as Aphrodite tribs your partner. When Athena gets close enough to try to hit you, two things happen at once:

The first is that you let go of the rope, letting it snap back to smack her in the chest. The second thing is that your leg snaps out in a sweep to take Athena’s footing out from under her. Taken together, the attack causes her to lose her balance spectacularly and tumble off the ring apron with a surprised and somewhat undignified yelp.

“Oof, looks like we won’t be hearing from Athena again for a bit!” the announcer says, wincing slightly as the crowd watches her land.

There’s an echoing thwack as her back hits the ground below, but you’re not too concerned: the floor around the ring is padded to protect the fighters from just this sort of circumstance. That said, it’s not that padded, and Athena will definitely be stunned from her fall and will take a bit to get back up, allowing you to help Melody.

But she’s proven to be pretty resilient before, and Melody looks to be getting close to cumming. You’ll have to work quickly.