For her the cool-tongued, her the tranquil-hearted,
Whom evermore I follow wistfully
Whom evermore I follow wistfully
Her kick lands, and as he catches himself - sword warding her away - Anju takes the opportunity to return to her own center, readjusting her grip on her sword. His praise has her quirking her lips, lunging forward with her sword without a response. Only to halt her swing mid-strike, forearms flexing as the momentum is swiftly cut whether Zavien has moved to intercept or not.
“You’re beaten,” she informs him calmly. From behind, a soft sound is intentionally made, and if he turns his head he will find Riya at his back with fire licking silently at her teeth. It’s a deviation from sparring rules, but Anju has seen enough to make a decision on his request anyway, and it’s a good opportunity to remind him that battles will not always be so straightforward as steel on steel.
Smoothly hooking the training sword into the empty loop on her waist, Anju offers her hand to Zavien instead. A small smile - genuine - plays on her face. “You have an impressive foundation and good instincts. You have my approval to join our ranks and to take the Dragoon title.” Koa’s blessing would have been enough, but she appreciates testing his mettle firsthand.
“You’re beaten,” she informs him calmly. From behind, a soft sound is intentionally made, and if he turns his head he will find Riya at his back with fire licking silently at her teeth. It’s a deviation from sparring rules, but Anju has seen enough to make a decision on his request anyway, and it’s a good opportunity to remind him that battles will not always be so straightforward as steel on steel.
Smoothly hooking the training sword into the empty loop on her waist, Anju offers her hand to Zavien instead. A small smile - genuine - plays on her face. “You have an impressive foundation and good instincts. You have my approval to join our ranks and to take the Dragoon title.” Koa’s blessing would have been enough, but she appreciates testing his mettle firsthand.
through waters yet uncharted
ANJU
