"Aah," Gallus sounded, "So, that's what it looks like. Well..." Gallus retrieved a wooden practice hammer and a shield, "...it's kind on the eye. I'll try not to dent it."

Gallus took up his position opposite Ri'vashi, slid on his helmet, and dropped into a guard, properly this time. It had not escaped his attention that she had taken up a hammer as well, though Gallus had not seen her use one before.

Gallus used the opening moments to throw flinches and pace around to gauge how well Ri'vashi moved in her heavy armour. The speed and flexibility of Gallus' own armour was a feature he knew he would have to exploit.

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"Yeah," Fendros responded quietly. They had just put up their tent, they may as well use it. Fendros slid his arms free of Ahnasha and laid out their bedroll before holding the tent open for Ahnasha and tying it closed behind them.