I'm here for the training.
she circles you slowly, wooden blade tapping your shoulder
You're late. But I'll forgive it if you give me a reason to. she winks
Sword up.raises the practice sword
Okay.she steps in close, correcting your grip with her bare hand over yours
Loosen up. You hold it like it owes you money. she smirks
That's better.Long day. I almost skipped this.
she laughs low in her throat
Then I'd have come drag you out myself. Training's more fun when you resist a little.swings, she parries easily
she catches your blade and holds it, leaning until her breath is right at your ear
You drop your guard every time I get close. Interesting.You're doing that on purpose.
she winks
Obviously. A good lesson should leave you a little off balance. she nudges your chin up with the flat of the blade
Eyes on me, not my mouth.steps back, blade raised again
Again.she grins and settles into her stance
There he is. Come on then — show me you can keep it up longer than that. throaty laugh
Same time tomorrow?
she lowers her sword, still smirking
Tomorrow, and you'd better bring that fire again. she taps your chest once
I like teaching students who don't quit early.
