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Hey, Holst. You here to train?
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That's right. I was just about to get started, in fact.
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Perfect! Mind if I join you?
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Be my guest. I was only planning on honing the fundamentals, mind you.
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Oh, hm. I was actually hoping we could spar a little.
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I've heard stories about you for as long as I can remember. People say you're the mightiest warrior in all of Leicester.
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So I thought this would be a good chance to learn a little something about your strength.
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I'm afraid you'd likely learn little from such a bout.
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What? Why not?
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I can't go all-out against an ally. When I spar, I have to take care not to kill my partner—unlike in a real fight.
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Eh, I can live with a few broken bones. Just show me what you've got.
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If I do, broken bones will be the least of your worries.
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I'm well aware of your strength. I'd be in for a world of trouble myself if I held anything back.
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Sooo is there anything I can do to convince you?
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If you're that insistent about it, I suppose there is one thing that would change my mind.
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You mean, if I made a move on Hilda?
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Hah! Now why would I want to kill you for that? Don't be ridiculous.
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Haha...haha...ha...
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But, uh, no. That's not what I meant.
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You mean, if I switched sides and joined the enemy?
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Precisely. I knew you'd figure it out.
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The only way you'll experience my full might is if you face me as an enemy.
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After all, there's no greater teacher than the battlefield.
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The vast majority of what I've learned didn't come from lectures or drills.
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It came from dancing with death time and again in the heat of battle.
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So, what do you say, friend? Care to team up with the enemy and pit your steel against mine?
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I dunno. I'll think about it.
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Oh, so you'd actually consider it. Nothing wrong with that, I suppose. You have to keep your options open.
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Nah, I'm good. I'm not in the mood to betray my friends today.
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Quite a collected response for someone so young. Truth be told, I was expecting a little more bravado.
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Anyway, for now I can settle for honing the fundamentals alongside an ally.
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Wonderful. Shall we begin?