[ Dimitri's eyes narrow and then he steps in to the attack, changing his grip to block with the haft of a spear like a quarter-staff and takes the attack with a grunt, absorbing the impact. Link's inside of his reach, but- ]

Eager-

[ He whipes the butt-end of the spear around in a blow to try and trip him up, aiming for his legs. Maybe that'll be enough to get him some more room. ]