[X] Plan We're Already As Real As We Can Get Without Trying To Kill
-[X] "Gah, my shirt!" You liked that shirt, dammit!
-[X] "Not bad. Is bypassing physical immunity an effect of your sword, a charm, or just a you thing?"
--[X] Use the Sword Trigger to launch Dawn like a projectile, pommel first, then summon her back to her sheathe for the follow-up
-[X] Focus on countering his moves. While there isn't that great of a gap between you two, at this rate he'll just muscle through you. Hit him with everything you've got without magic or skills.
--[X] Try using feints to get him to attack, then counter those.
--[X] Try deflecting his attacks. Use his strength against him and force him into overcommitting.
[X] Plan This Time For Real.
-[X] "Gah, my shirt!" You liked that shirt, dammit!
-[X] "You got past Null Physical, just like Dante and Vergil had. You're the third person to pull that off, y'know that?"
-[X] "Not a lot of people I've fought can push me this hard! You're really good!"
--[X] His reflexes are too much to overwhelm with raw speed or power, no question. Use Sword Trigger, and use Dawn's blade this time. You need to change tactics here.
-[X] Focus on countering his moves. While there isn't that great of a gap between you two, at this rate he'll just muscle through you. Hit him with everything you've got without magic or skills.
--[X] Try using feints to get him to attack, then counter those.
--[X] Try deflecting his attacks. Use his strength against him and force him into overcommitting.
[X] "Gah, my shirt!" You liked that shirt, dammit!
-[X] After bemoaning your shirt, compliment Yuki on the blow. You don't quite remember the last time you were hurt like that...possibly excepting Dante and Virgil.
-[X] Continue to keep close, and be prepared to use Sword Trigger.