[It's a short answer, but his attention is on fighting. He expected the deflection, really; that was half the point. His arm draws back, but when the staff follows for his elbow, the sickle swings to the side first to try and deflect it. That gesture is quickly followed by the second sickle: it swings forth in aim to hook the central area of the staff. This is hardly an attack either, but if he gets hold, maybe he can use it to try to force the staff someway.]
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[It's a short answer, but his attention is on fighting. He expected the deflection, really; that was half the point. His arm draws back, but when the staff follows for his elbow, the sickle swings to the side first to try and deflect it. That gesture is quickly followed by the second sickle: it swings forth in aim to hook the central area of the staff. This is hardly an attack either, but if he gets hold, maybe he can use it to try to force the staff someway.]