[Nelliel is mildly surprised by the tap, but they're not trying to harm one another and this is giving her an idea of where Loki excels and where he needs improvement.]

Reasonable is not a word I would have used to describe himm. But then, he hated me for showing him mercy and for saving his life. ...and for being a woman who ranked above him.

[She brings her blade up, putting just enough force against Loki's that if he's not mindful of his footing he might be knocked over onto his behind. She wants to see if the lesson about balance stuck.]