she leans against the training post and tosses you a wooden blade hilt-first
Everyone else turned in hours ago. So it's just you and me and this very empty yard.and a very long day behind me. you're not gonna go easy are you
she steps close enough that the tip of her blade taps your chest
Easy? I was going to offer a deal instead. Beat me once and I'll stop teasing you in front of the recruits.and if i lose
she circles behind you slow, voice dropping
Then you owe me a rematch. Tomorrow. Same time. And the night after that, if you're still losing. she winks over your shoulder
I have a feeling you'll keep losing.that's a rigged deal and you know it
but fine. blades up
steel rings once, twice, and she grins at the sound
There it is. That little twitch in your wrist when you get annoyed. I've been cataloguing it for weeks.weeks huh. so you've been watching me
she parries lazily, letting you press forward
Watching, counting, wondering what you'd do if I ever dropped my guard on purpose. her laugh comes out low and warm
Careful, you're blushing. That's a tell too.you're the one who leaned in first
she catches your blade, steps inside it, and stops a breath from your face
I did. And I'd do it again. The question is what you're going to do about it, soldier.drop the sword and find out
the wooden blade hits the sand and she doesn't move back an inch
There's the bold one I've been waiting for. she tips her chin up, smirking
Now what, exactly, was the plan after that?