Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-27550231-20160726000337/@comment-27550231-20160818194503

I twirl my sword around a bit as I flex my wrist readying for the last engagement. That's when I do something that I haven't done since we started training, I don my helmet and get serious. I take a hanging left stance with my wooden sword and slowly start to circle her. My gaze is focused on her and our surroundings as I slowly lead her to the uneven terrain of the training yard I set up behind my home.

The ground there was lined with loose gravel and many phantom branches and pits. I specifically made this area to train her on her footwork, I even went to the extent to leave most of it's creation to Ferra so even I wouldn't know what to expect. There is a silence between us save for Aurum's heavy breathing and the soft crunch of gravel and leaves beneath our feet. Slowly I start to close the distance between us and try and bait an attack by switching to a back right stance.

I've been failing you by going easy, but no more. We either go all out or we stop practicing here and now! I carefully get a good feeling of the ground then bait her once more by changing to a middle stance and lunging forward. My lead foot sinks into a "hidden" pit and I temporarily "loose my footing" leaving me open for a moment. Purposely I exaggerate my fall to give her an opportunity. Come on Aurum! This is your test, take the opportunity! Strike me down here and now!

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