All of the sparring is part of a therapy that Ashley is doing to try and let herself get through this place and all that's going on here. That said, having this chance is likely a form of therapy she's never considered having.

Not that, at this point, she's looking to out right hurt Druitt, but a little bit of past resentment being released can't hurt.

And the blow connects, drawing a grunt and a flash of anger in her eyes. It only spurs her on, letting go as she turns, lashing out. Still with some control, but with more rage than may have shown a moment before. Not even entirely directed at him, but drawn out by the flash of pain.