Zavien
Not one to hold a grudge, Zavien flashes her an amused grin, letting out a light laugh. "I suppose you did." He couldn't blame her for not knowing about his scarring, or that he'd be so susceptible to her chosen methods of distraction. It all came with the territory of deception and pushing advantages, and if it would help against the Family, he was more than happy to take the punch.
That being said, he's glad to see when Flora takes his suggestion, nodding his head to confirm the new tactic. While she steps back to don her persona down to the heels on her feet, he relaxes his own stance, again taking on the 'unsuspecting Pierce at his pool party' role.
Zavien can't help the smile that appears at her giggling form. She's good. If he didn't know it was act, he might have thought her actually drunk. It's only because he knows it is that he doesn't reach out to stabilize her when she 'stumbles,' letting her grab at his arms in whatever plan she has. It doesn't take long to find out as she gives a sharp twist into his stance, making him step forward to keep his footing. Although not devastating or debilitating, it would certainly make it easier to capitalize on the stumble to land a solid hit.
Chuckling, he moves to straighten. "Not bad." Focusing on the 'attack' part of the exchange, Zavien adds, "You might also try elbowing if you're holding a drink. You can get a lot more force behind it, and it can be more discrete than a punch." Whether she wants to try that now or give the whole thing another go, he'll be ready.
That being said, he's glad to see when Flora takes his suggestion, nodding his head to confirm the new tactic. While she steps back to don her persona down to the heels on her feet, he relaxes his own stance, again taking on the 'unsuspecting Pierce at his pool party' role.
Zavien can't help the smile that appears at her giggling form. She's good. If he didn't know it was act, he might have thought her actually drunk. It's only because he knows it is that he doesn't reach out to stabilize her when she 'stumbles,' letting her grab at his arms in whatever plan she has. It doesn't take long to find out as she gives a sharp twist into his stance, making him step forward to keep his footing. Although not devastating or debilitating, it would certainly make it easier to capitalize on the stumble to land a solid hit.
Chuckling, he moves to straighten. "Not bad." Focusing on the 'attack' part of the exchange, Zavien adds, "You might also try elbowing if you're holding a drink. You can get a lot more force behind it, and it can be more discrete than a punch." Whether she wants to try that now or give the whole thing another go, he'll be ready.
Stay focused on your mission,
remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence,
and always do the right thing.
remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence,
and always do the right thing.
