For her the cool-tongued, her the tranquil-hearted,
Whom evermore I follow wistfully
Whom evermore I follow wistfully
Admittedly she hadn't expected him to roll with it the same way she had, and she wonders for a moment why he had been so nervous when his instincts are so good. Anju can train anyone to shoot an arrow or wield a sword, but she can't train instinct, heart, or courage where it doesn't naturally grow. That is what she has come to look for as a Captain.
If this were a real fight she would fight his twist, or throw her weight again to try and get an advantage in the early stages of grappling, but that's not the purpose of this spar. They seem to feel the same way in that regard. Anju falls forward to try and control as much of the momentum as she can in a practiced roll to minimize the impact on her shoulder and spine.
As Zavien springs back up she does the same, though she only comes up onto one knee to add her free hand back to her hilt. Using her waist as a pivot to twist and bring power and speed her arms alone wouldn't be able to provide, she swings horizontally right at Zavien's torso. Already her breathing is picking up and her heart is pumping, everything else falling away into a pinpoint of focus and exhilaration.
If this were a real fight she would fight his twist, or throw her weight again to try and get an advantage in the early stages of grappling, but that's not the purpose of this spar. They seem to feel the same way in that regard. Anju falls forward to try and control as much of the momentum as she can in a practiced roll to minimize the impact on her shoulder and spine.
As Zavien springs back up she does the same, though she only comes up onto one knee to add her free hand back to her hilt. Using her waist as a pivot to twist and bring power and speed her arms alone wouldn't be able to provide, she swings horizontally right at Zavien's torso. Already her breathing is picking up and her heart is pumping, everything else falling away into a pinpoint of focus and exhilaration.
through waters yet uncharted
ANJU
