Alvios wasn't terribly surprised that Vale stopped the Ki blast. Perhaps not as easily as he had, but this was a member of the Order, and underestimating their strength wasn't an option. What [i]did[/i] surprise him was Vale's sudden follow-up. Abandoning his magic sword for what appeared to be a simple dagger? Rushing headlong against a dual-wielding opponent? Sure, it would be difficult to block, parry, or counter, and Alvios would be able to get a good cut in. But...

     Alvios halted his advance, stopping abruptly and kicking off of the air with a burst of Ki to counter his and move him out of Vale's path. He kept his eyes on his opponent but put too much distance between them for an efficient counter. Alvios just followed up with a single wave of Ki, keeping himself airborne and away from Vale to observe.

     [color=mediumorchid]"At first I thought you were just eccentric, perhaps a little sadistic at first, but I'm reconsidering now. You [i]actually[/i] want a taste of my blood, and likely for more than some sick pleasure. The amount of power focused in these blades would have done a lot more than just nick you, and I think you know that. That desperate attack, going for what would have amounted to an insignificant cut instead of something like a lethal stab. Following through, I could have possibly taken an arm. Still, a scrape on me is worse than a limb on you, isn't it?"[/color]