[Anna turns her head slightly to actually get a visual on it once she processes the side it's coming from, then provides enough resistance to tank the hit and keep her arm steady. she's strong, sure, but getting whacked with one of those things still hurts. she doubts she's at risk at the moment, but powers kick in all the time, yeah? there's respect in her tone after the smack dully resounds through the room.]

Not bad. Good guard, too. I used to leave myself wide open before I learned. [and she glances at Rinka's right arm. there's a couple things she could ask.] You right-handed, or you lead with that one on purpose?