
In instances of roleplay combat when I need to emote a dodge I tend to write a little bit about Berrod reading the opponent's movement by observing their musculature -- something he's able to do on an instinctive level, even in the heat of battle. Perhaps similarly, a magically inclined character can sense disturbances/fluctuations in the aether and act accordingly! Of course, sometimes it's fun to get a big ol' fist or a fireball to the face! In the end, it's up to the player.