"That's just called 'strategy.' The first move isn't always an attack." She might have been out of strike range, but his range was very long thanks to the reach of Way to the Dawn. Regardless, still in a defensive stance, he moved forward, stepping easily within her reach, yet he still didn't attack. Every step he took, though, he kept his feet far apart, meaning it would be hard to unbalance him right now.

Riku had fought Sora many times, and she seemed to fight similarly. However, anyone who watched him would possibly figure out what he was doing. Riku was sizing Xion up. "You got what it takes? C'mon, show me." And now, though he was within her reach, he began to circle her.