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What's wrong? Your footwork is even sloppier than usual.
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You noticed that, huh? It's...nothing. There's just been a lot on my mind lately, is all.
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And I was kinda lost in thought when you lunged at me, so I couldn't really react too well.
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Training isn't the time for idle contemplation. You're worthless as a sparring partner if you let your mind wander.
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Not to mention that you do the same thing in actual battles.
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Getting distracted when you're training is one thing. Do it out there and the enemy will cut you down without hesitation.
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We've been through this before. If there's something on your mind, just come out with it already.
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I was just thinking you have a pretty good read on me now, too.
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Hmph. It was obvious something was wrong from the way you were fighting.
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And this is just payback for last time, so no complaining.
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Oh don't worry, I'm not.
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Nope, nothing to say this time. I promise.
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If you say so.
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There's still something I don't understand, though. Where did you learn to fight like that?
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You clearly don't move like a knight, but I've never seen a mercenary use those techniques, either.
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I guess you could say I taught myself. I didn't really have one teacher who showed me everything.
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If anything, I just kinda picked stuff up as I moved from one band of mercs to the next.
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That explains it. I was wondering why your style was so hard to read.
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Both knights and mercenaries use a standard set of battle-tested tactics. A book they all play by.
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But you're not bound to any single convention. I suppose that's what I found strange.
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Probably doesn't help that I don't have to draw my sword like everyone else.
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When I think about it like that, it might've been for the best that I taught myself instead of subscribing to a particular school of thought.
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A unique style, all your own. Fascinating. Teach me.
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I'd be glad to, but I'm the only one who can use my sword. It won't be easy to replicate.
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That's for me to decide. If nothing else, I can adapt your moves for my own purposes. The more styles I know, the better.
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If you say so. I dunno how this is gonna go, but I'll do what I can.
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Oh, and you can teach me in exchange. The more styles the better, right?
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Trust me, it's not worth it. Nothing I do is special enough to pass on to someone else.
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Fine. Then keep training with me instead.
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If you don't want to teach me, I'll just have to steal your moves myself.
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I'd like to see you try. But know I'll be stealing yours right back.
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You fight sorta like a knight but also sorta not. I mean that in a good way, of course.
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I'm not sure how to put it. It's almost like you react to the situation as it plays out.
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So, yeah. If we can combine our two styles somehow, I bet we'll both end up stronger for it.
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Maybe so.