Im all over this
I'm interested, but first I'll have to see if I have the time... You are still accepting new members, right?
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Keep in mind that his reach is about just shy 5 feet (counting his sword and arm length), typically fights are fought at about ten feet away with anything closer than that being pretty much grappling range after a quick lunge. You only need to take a step forward to be within striking range with a sword at that distance.
Also Rodetta's reflexes is not to much of a factor against someone who's speed is his main trait.