[color=violet]"Good. You learn just as I do."[/color] Zelriane showed some true intelligence but drawing together always posed risks to both fighters. Oz pushed his hand forward, exhaled and drew in a focused breath. He completely dropped his barrier.

	Whether it was stupid or bold could be answered later. He reeled his arm up and threw his weight forward to elbow strike Zelriane. He followed all the way through and added some spin so that he could backfist Zelriane should he flit behind Oz.