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I actually had to do [b]work[/b] at work today. The nerve of some people >.> Lol. But I should be clear for now!
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"[i][color=ed1c24]We shall see.[/color][/i]"
As he spoke Xavier readied himself, sliding his right foot back and raising his heel so only the ball of his foot touched the ground. Both his arms flexed as Auz drew near, twitching for only a moment as the blade drew ever closer. Rather than make an attmept to avoid or counter the attack though, Xavier chose to move into it. The tensing of his arms and the muscular twitch would have been done to fool Auz and distract from true intentions. When Auzs blade was only 6 inches from Xaviers midsection, his right foot pressed heavily against the ground as his left was lifted. What should have been a fleshy squish would instead be that of a severe metallic impact. Seeing the attack coming Xavier had manifested enough metal to coat his entire chest.

The goal would be to interrupt the strike before it hit him to surprise Auz and with any luck present an opening. The moment Xavier would make contact with the sword at his chest he would bring about the massive, yet now lightweight, sword in his right hand. Slashing horizontally at Auzs midsection so that he would require no backswing. The impact would be lessened, but the strike itself would be much faster.