Smiles are contagious.
Anju's expert roll past his head has his eyes widening in surprise. He'd expected a magnificent response, but not that. While she is tumbling into a kneeled position, Zavien is leaping to his feet and attempting to take his stance again. It comes easily and his is already bracing when her next attack comes.
The swinging sword comes faster than anticipated and he barely has time to place his own practice sword in its path. He clenches his teeth at the odd angle and strained effort, amazed by the power she is able to get from her lower placement. Zavien would definitely be trying that later. In the meantime, he attempts to slide his sword up hers and into the hilt, lunging forward slightly to increase his own force.
Zavien
