Though it was gratifying to feel his defense succeed so admirably, Hadama was surprised at the bunny hop maneuver that Zavien used to keep his balance. A soft huff of sound escaped the Tidebreaker that might have been a laugh, though it was hard to be sure in the darkness and starlight. He was prepared for the Dragoon's next attack, however, eyes following the glint of steel in the night as the sword approached.
Hadama brought his trident around to the right to meet the incoming blade--
But Zavien shifted without warning, the sword flicking swiftly through the air as it changed trajectory. The demigod lost track of it for only a fraction of a second, but by then it was too late to reposition his own weapon. He grunted as the flat of the sword smacked into the muscle of his shoulder. He inclined his head briefly in acknowledgment of the successful blow and then swung his trident around low as he stepped back, attempting to sweep Zavien's feet out from under him.
He was so focused on the his opponent that he didn't notice the faint glow beginning to collect around the edges of the clearing as an audience assembled, drawing closer in response to the sounds of combat. The light was so low to the ground that it was barely noticeable at first, though as they came closer the shapes of sharply carved eyes and fanged smiles began to come clear.
Hadama brought his trident around to the right to meet the incoming blade--
But Zavien shifted without warning, the sword flicking swiftly through the air as it changed trajectory. The demigod lost track of it for only a fraction of a second, but by then it was too late to reposition his own weapon. He grunted as the flat of the sword smacked into the muscle of his shoulder. He inclined his head briefly in acknowledgment of the successful blow and then swung his trident around low as he stepped back, attempting to sweep Zavien's feet out from under him.
He was so focused on the his opponent that he didn't notice the faint glow beginning to collect around the edges of the clearing as an audience assembled, drawing closer in response to the sounds of combat. The light was so low to the ground that it was barely noticeable at first, though as they came closer the shapes of sharply carved eyes and fanged smiles began to come clear.
