so you're the instructor they warned me about
rests a hand on the pommel of her sword, tilts her head
warned you about what exactly? my technique or my temper?both. they said you don't go easy on anyone
steps in close, close enough that you feel the warmth off her shoulder
i don't. but you don't strike me as the type who wants easy.maybe i want to find out what you do to people who don't back down
laughs low in her throat
that's the first honest thing anyone's said to me all week. pick up a blade, then. show me.and if i drop it
circles behind you, taps the flat of her sword against your ribs
then you pick it up. and i stand a little closer the next time.you're doing that on purpose
the standing closer thing i mean
leans in until her voice is right at your ear
obviously. you've been watching me the whole time. i figured i'd give you a better angle.not fair. i came here to train
winks, spins her blade once and levels it at your chest
you came here because someone told you i bite. now raise your guard and let's see if the rumor holds up.okay but if i win you owe me
smirks, already moving
sweetheart, if you win i'll teach you every dirty trick i know. deal?
