The bruises didn't feel good, but the physical activity certainly did and Hadama inclined his head in appreciation for the workout as Ronin took a momentary step back to regain his breath. It was a much needed respite for the Tidebreaker as well, even if it was only for a moment.
Ronin's laughter was warm in the Attuned bond, and Hadama's answering pulse of understanding held a wordless wry humor and sense of camaraderie. I would like to trade stories sometime, he offered, but first they were going to swap some more punches. He ducked down, trying to use his elbows to protect his ribs while his fists protected his head, but Ronin's fists were swift and several blows made it through to land bruising hits on the large former-Mer.
He couldn't match the smaller demigod's speed, so Hadama tried to make up for it with timing and brawn. He absorbed the punishing blows with stoic determination until he could find a moment to launch a single straight jab toward the White Knight's jaw.
Ronin's laughter was warm in the Attuned bond, and Hadama's answering pulse of understanding held a wordless wry humor and sense of camaraderie. I would like to trade stories sometime, he offered, but first they were going to swap some more punches. He ducked down, trying to use his elbows to protect his ribs while his fists protected his head, but Ronin's fists were swift and several blows made it through to land bruising hits on the large former-Mer.
He couldn't match the smaller demigod's speed, so Hadama tried to make up for it with timing and brawn. He absorbed the punishing blows with stoic determination until he could find a moment to launch a single straight jab toward the White Knight's jaw.
