Her grandfather's lessons returned to Caroline as she was charged. [i]Never be predictable. Open up your attacks differently every battle.[/i] Caroline stepped forward into the charge and brought the hilt of her sword up into her opponent's stomach. Turning her sword upward, she caught the leftward blow on her crossguard. The girl backed off a step and swung downward, Caroline raised her sword to catch the blow, and saw the other girl's free hand reach up. [i]Honor is only a boon if your opponent has it. Anything your opponant does is an invitation for you to do the same.[/i] Caroline's left hand came out from behind her back and straight into the other girl's stomach, right where her first blow had landed. Finally, when the girl spoke, Caroline's eyes flashed rage which instantly cooled to determination. [i]Do not fall for your enemy's taunts. Instead focus on returning the insult with your blade.[/i]