Despite staying still as his student comes closer, Nehan tilts his body just enough to barely dodge Ryunosuke's fist-- "barely" is enough for someone like him, that he can counter. He squares his stance and raises his fist as if to get the human directly in the chest, but stops two inches away from meeting it.

"That was a dodge, and this is a counter." For emphasis, Nehan twists his fist, before taking it back, his tail wagging to keep himself balanced. "Others were more flashy with their work, but it all boiled down to footwork and a clear mind, to anticipate and make decisions in the moment."