The students fared well, each already showing hints of their own unique battle styles, but Vos attention to their fight waned as he pondered the extent of his own skill. This would be the final chance to brush up his form before the tournament, so he had to figure out what would be best to improve on. The broadsword and daggers being his weapon of choice, he came to a conclusion that putting on pressure with quick slashes and working well in the bide would be most important for him – that way, he would capitalize on their nimbleness and make good use of having weapons in both hands.
While making a run down of his usual attacks and counters, Vos was interrupted by his ears picking up the sound of approaching footsteps. As he turned around to see if it where who he thought it was, his initial assumption proved to be true, the person walking up to Vos and introducing herself as Hikaru, his sparring partner for today’s match. Answering with a nod to her question, he stood up and accepted her hand, giving it a firm, but welcoming shake.
“And my name would be Vos’stoorge”, said the mageblade, approaching a nearby rack with weapons and armor. “Sorry if this inconveniences you, but I prefer to use metal replicas for training. You are welcome to use our equipment though, if you find yourself lacking any - and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Knowing how a real weapon handles is invaluable knowledge if you ever plan on using your skills someday.” With these words said, he drew a basket-hilted broadsword and a parrying dagger from the rack, holding the latter in an icepick grip.
“Well, I’m ready whenever you are.”