[Damian]

[color=FireBrick]"Oh, you've earned every bit of what's coming. Being in your position puts you in a place to improve things, but it would seem you've put forth no effort."[/color] He quickly shifted through his three blades, sharpening their edges to keep from damaging his opponents own blades. Odds were they weren't magically created. [color=FireBrick]"But I'm also not new to the world of magic."[/color] Damian raised his own blades and slid into a comfortable duel wielding position. [color=FireBrick]"I've met three kinds of people during my travels when it comes to magical battles; the first are those who attack without warning, typically secure in their caster magic, such as a God Slayer. Most immediate example given my experiences a few weeks ago on a job. The second would rather attack at the same time, usually less secure caster and unsure holders, or confident holders with a sense of honor. The third and final type are people like you, who let the other attack first. Usually because your magic can alter perception or actually increase your speed, strength or other physical attribute. So, I'll do you a courtesy and let you clarify. Me, I'm a caster type, Blades Magic."[/color]

With a flourish, several blades shimmered into and out of existence as his left sword moved in front of him. If he was right, her attacks would often try to come from the flank. After he brought his sword back to his side, he summoned a Blade Shield, the spinning blades rotating around him clockwise. [color=FireBrick]"Well?"[/color]

[James]

James ignored Melina's flirting to the best of his abilities and instead focused on what she said. [color=Navy]"The flattery is a bit thick, Melina, but it shouldn't be hard to find you a book. Of course,"[/color] he glanced at her, [color=Navy]"that's assuming the library has a book on blood magic. I certainly don't know, I've not been in there yet."[/color]