[Striking from behind isn't a bad idea--Syrlya's hearing is no better than average, so he can't anticipate what he can't see if it isn't loud enough.
But Syrlya's on the offense. And he knows from experience than when you're obvious about your strike, it's much easier to avoid. Syrlya doesn't have the physical fitness of Lambert, and he probably doesn't have the speed of an android. But that's fine, because he doesn't fight with strength or attrition.
He fights with trickery. Syrlya doesn't realize the blade coming from behind, but the rush forward is a feint anyway. When 9S doesn't seem to be moving Syrlya follows through with his real attack--to Blink forward, behind 9S, and twist on his heels quickly to try and slam his main-handed blade into the android in a horizontal slash. He's holding back less than his duel with Strange, and the strike is charged with magic--if it connects, the pain will seem to echo in 9S's mind as well as body.]
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But Syrlya's on the offense. And he knows from experience than when you're obvious about your strike, it's much easier to avoid. Syrlya doesn't have the physical fitness of Lambert, and he probably doesn't have the speed of an android. But that's fine, because he doesn't fight with strength or attrition.
He fights with trickery. Syrlya doesn't realize the blade coming from behind, but the rush forward is a feint anyway. When 9S doesn't seem to be moving Syrlya follows through with his real attack--to Blink forward, behind 9S, and twist on his heels quickly to try and slam his main-handed blade into the android in a horizontal slash. He's holding back less than his duel with Strange, and the strike is charged with magic--if it connects, the pain will seem to echo in 9S's mind as well as body.]