Kayle sized up his sparring partner once again.  Set stance, solid footing, anticipating the attack.  He has the advantage. This was an exercise in patience as much as it was in force.  Desmond's bladework was flawless, and allowed little room for error.  He would be outmatched with a direct assault...
He hesitated only a moment, then stepped into the attack. Â He put his initial effort into a slash right, leaving an opening to his torso only briefly, then spun the blade in his palm, reversing his grip. Â He swiped left, covering the opening he'd just created and waiting for Desmond's defense. Â He allowed his momentum to carry him into a full spin, and as he brought the blade around he secured his off-hand to the pommel of the weapon allowing him to utilize both hands to fully push the weapon forward. Â It'll allow for an attack of opportunity, but only if it misses. Â
With a heave, Kayle lowered his guard and slammed the weapon forward.
He hesitated only a moment, then stepped into the attack. Â He put his initial effort into a slash right, leaving an opening to his torso only briefly, then spun the blade in his palm, reversing his grip. Â He swiped left, covering the opening he'd just created and waiting for Desmond's defense. Â He allowed his momentum to carry him into a full spin, and as he brought the blade around he secured his off-hand to the pommel of the weapon allowing him to utilize both hands to fully push the weapon forward. Â It'll allow for an attack of opportunity, but only if it misses. Â
With a heave, Kayle lowered his guard and slammed the weapon forward.
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