[center][h2]James Hunt|Phoenix Wing Hotel[/h2][/center]
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James nodded to Mayt and then turned back to Cody. Noting his eyes were on the sword, James used it to fool him, feinting a thrust and bringing his shield across the side of Cody's head. [color=SteelBlue]"The blade isn't the only thing an opponent has that can kill you. My shield, for example, can be used to bludgeon you to death while you're still watching my blade, unaware of everything else around you."[/color] Letting Cody recover, he attacks again, slashing twice before transitioning into a spinning backhand with his shield, following that up, he slashes again, testing what Cody had learned in the brief time.

[center][h2]Damian Gerard|Phoenix Wing Seating[/h2][/center]
[center][@Caits][@AdamantiumWolf][@Lugubrious][/center]

Damian chuckled at Penny's awkwardness and resumed watching the Council members walk out. Seeing Grane, he couldn't help but smile at the sight. The lizard man had done what Phoenix Wing had been doing, fighting for his beliefs, even if he had put Penny on the edge of death. That memory caused his temper to flare a little, but not a ton. As he waited, he kept feeling eyes looking his way from across the Stadium and he looked around, taking his eyes off the Council to search.

After several moments, he found them, and from a rather unexpected source. Hyun, his opponent from the first day, was back on her feet, but it didn't seem she'd be taking part in the remainder of the games. [color=FireBrick][i]Well, at least she's up, and that's what matters.[/i][/color]