Deimos
“That depends,” he added with a wrinkle to his nose, a caveat she probably wouldn’t care for, but he could glean further. “But if you intend to get further into the fight, or end it yourself, rather than simple evasion, then yes, countering would be more beneficial.” It all waxed and waned on one’s position at the interval – was this an opponent far stronger and superior? Someone merely in training, agreed upon ahead of time? There were always factors to consider, but in the end, he tilted his head. “Whatever you find most comfortable and efficient for the moment.”
But then there were movements and motions, and he watched, waited, while she copied his techniques. He stayed still throughout the demonstration, and while he made no bid to move against her, she’d be able to see the workings of a blockade or a parry – given everything she’d learned already. “Good work. If that is your favored action, you can put more emphasis on that when you have other opportunities to practice.”
But then there were movements and motions, and he watched, waited, while she copied his techniques. He stayed still throughout the demonstration, and while he made no bid to move against her, she’d be able to see the workings of a blockade or a parry – given everything she’d learned already. “Good work. If that is your favored action, you can put more emphasis on that when you have other opportunities to practice.”
you're all bronze and bite
all venom and fistfight
all venom and fistfight
