Thank goodness for Hong Shan's old collapsible tactical baton. Nika had it out and in hand with a flick of the wrist. Another flick extended the rod to its full length. Just in time to block the knife coming at her.

The Symkarian tried to smack the bladed weapon away but not into people. Nika was best with a pistol in her hand, but she'd at least had enough hand-to-hand training to make Mother happy with her ability to fight.