Smiles are contagious.
Grinning, he nodded in approval of the deity. "I actually met Vi recently." His eyes took on a far-off look, reverent of the memory he now held so close. "He was even more incredible than I'd imagined." Despite all the times he'd dreamed of meeting the God of Life, he hadn't been able to capture the otherworldly presence that had settled over him, intense in its weight, yet uplifting with every word. He smiled at the memory, nodding his head again in recognition of the blessing he'd received. "Please pass on my thanks next time you see him." Zavien might have already said it, but it was important to him that the god knew how much his assistance had meant.
Then they were moving into the spar, and the Dragoon didn't have time to think. He acted on instinct alone, putting distance between them as Noah moved closer. If he could just keep space, he might be able to avoid being snagged. However, his hands raised as a barrier, his hips low as he shuffled in case he failed in maintaining the five feet of mat. Adrenaline was already racing though him, giving him enough energy to avoid the first onslaught despite the close call of a hand near his neck.
Then they were moving into the spar, and the Dragoon didn't have time to think. He acted on instinct alone, putting distance between them as Noah moved closer. If he could just keep space, he might be able to avoid being snagged. However, his hands raised as a barrier, his hips low as he shuffled in case he failed in maintaining the five feet of mat. Adrenaline was already racing though him, giving him enough energy to avoid the first onslaught despite the close call of a hand near his neck.
Zavien
