[center][h2][color=00aeef]Klaus[/color][/h2][/center]
Klaus had her eye on Tyaethe, even after her attack was evaded. She was focused to her opponent, not showing any sign of letting down her guard. Right after the backflip which marks the end of the second exchange, Klaus lowered her sword, her tip pointing the direction of the opponent knee as she approaches the Paladin, positioning herself just one step before her sword reach.

Encroaching in, Klaus unlowered her sword slowly but steadily, her stance, posture and her grasp of her sword is firm & solid in such a way where she is ready to attack any time. She didn't rush into attacking at this moment, but instead she had her sword stancing for the center line, to threaten Tyaethe's position and give an invitation for the Paladin to attack. Also, not rushing in recklessly would give the time needed for Fleuri to prepare too, for a better coordinated attack.