[Selene handily dodges several more attacks, dicing a few more tentacles with her own flurry of blows while keeping an eye on Ken. When she sees the tentacle hit the deck, she beams with pride.]

Well struck, boy! Now the true test, can you drive it back?

[One of her scimitars is held back, she's prepared to intervene if she has to but if she can, she'd like to encourage his growth]