[The blow should have just reeled his head to the side, but he is so unprepared to find rage on her face that he attempts a back-step at the last second. As her hand crashes against his face, the true reality of what just happened sinks into him with a palatable force, upsetting his footing and sending him sprawling to the ground. The look on his face is one of horrified disbelief, as his mind searches vainly for an explanation, fighting against the ringing inside his head.]