Astrid:

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The woman's stunning psionic power seems to almost casually repel Astrid's mental assault!

"Your powers are no match for mine, girl! I am not Kwannon - I was forced into that form by Mats'uo Tsurayaba some time ago - but, regained my true self after Kwannon was slain by Tsurayaba himself! Stop this nonsense, or you may find yourself in the very fight of your life ....."
At first it didn't register with Astrid, the Kwannon she knew would have dropped at the first psi blast, but this one stood her ground which only made her mad.

"Is that your lie? I was there when you stabbed Roberto in the back. His death was painful as yours will be!" With tears in her eyes she throws another blast from her mind.

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Yeah I know, the reasonable thing would be to give up or talk it out... but really... how often does that happen in the comics

Another Psionic Blast DC 23 range Perception vs Will

Hurry up and knock Astrid out.