Sarah quickly loses track of the Panther in the shadows, the gunfire doing its job admirably. Only her own well trained reflexes save her from losing an eye - fortunate, since her regenerative capabilities, while decent, probably wouldn't replace a lost eye.
Her head jerks to the side, and the knife leaves a long, shallow cut along her cheek.
She flings an elbow backwards, trying for a quicker, more subtle strike this time, trying to catch her foe off guard.