Raleigh lifts his own weapon in a block, pushing power behind it when she hits down so that he's more on the offensive than defensive. He's not here to test her; he's testing them. The way they move together, around each other. The effects of their attacks against each other.

The smirk drops from his lips pretty quickly, replaced by a more intense look. This is serious. Jim Kirk is serious. Which is good. None of these other potentials were too serious for him.

He takes a step back, swinging his stick in an arc toward her side.