You will never do anything in this world without courage.
He shouldn't have thought it would be that easy to throw off a former Dragoon, but he'd harbored a sliver of hope that it might. Despite his weeks of vigorous training, his body was starting to feel sore, aching against the body that had been temporarily dead and torn apart. Zavien could tell that his stamina was returning, even if his breathing was starting to quicken, sweat spreading across his brow. There was still a determination in his gaze, a need to get better.
As Liam disengaged their swords, Zavien readjusted his stance to settle more on his toes. It helped as the man twisted into a strike on his other side. He was able to pivot, lifting his sword to block the attack, but he couldn't hide the subtle wince that accompanied the tugging of his flank with the movement. However, he didn't stop, holding the parry until he could return with a sweep of his sword to the other side.
As Liam disengaged their swords, Zavien readjusted his stance to settle more on his toes. It helped as the man twisted into a strike on his other side. He was able to pivot, lifting his sword to block the attack, but he couldn't hide the subtle wince that accompanied the tugging of his flank with the movement. However, he didn't stop, holding the parry until he could return with a sweep of his sword to the other side.
Zavien
It is the greatest quality of mind next to honor.
