Athena attacks, but will it work?

You and Athena circle each other cautiously, darting out with probing attacks that are easily slapped aside. For all of the Goddesses’ boasts about being far beyond “ordinary mortals” like you and Melody, Athena certainly seems to be taking you seriously as an opponent.

You do an admirable job keeping yourself focused despite the up-close view of her scantily-clad, oiled body—which is how you notice when she finally strikes. She lunges forward at you, raising her arms...