[ perfect. this is absolutely perfect. she shifts into her own stance - apparently beau uses a russian form of martial arts called systema and she's obviously well trained.
it's not a graceful fighting style, but it hits hard and she's much quicker than she might look. she throws herself into the fight without much hesitation. ]
[ Shinobu starts off blocking and deflecting most blows, being evasive and agile. She's assessing Beau's fighting style. It's not something she's seen before. Her own strength isn't anywhere near where she wants it to be, so she steps back more than she'd like for every hit she receives from Beau. Her smile flickers into a frown sometimes to reflect that.
Her eyes are trained for any openings Beau may show. ]
[ there are definitely openings. she's not all that great at defense - she hasn't fought on her own in a while, which means she's fighting like she has a team behind her. she does not, which probably makes it easy for shinobu to get in whatever she wants to.
but beau doesn't tire easy, and she just. keeps going. she's going to fight until she's knocked on her ass or until shinobu is, honestly. ]
[ Shinobu does make note of that, and she, on the other hand, is used to fighting alone. She's someone who fights with precision, who likes to strike at critical points.
She takes a few blows in order to hit Beau in places that will leave her breathless. ]
[ the first doesn't seem to do much - the second has her falter, and the third time shinobu hits her she's winded, coughing as she stumbles a few steps back. she seems reluctant to quit, even as she's wheezing for breath. her fists clench, and she darts in one more time, but she's clumsier.
it's not really for a show of strength, though. she thinks shinobu might know that. ]
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[ If Beau doesn't want easy, then sword it is. Shinobu unhooks her sheath and gets into one of her Breath forms. ]
I'm ready whenever you are.
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it's not a graceful fighting style, but it hits hard and she's much quicker than she might look. she throws herself into the fight without much hesitation. ]
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Her eyes are trained for any openings Beau may show. ]
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but beau doesn't tire easy, and she just. keeps going. she's going to fight until she's knocked on her ass or until shinobu is, honestly. ]
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She takes a few blows in order to hit Beau in places that will leave her breathless. ]
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it's not really for a show of strength, though. she thinks shinobu might know that. ]
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It'll be one last hit, or Beau will stop before it connects. Shinobu is fine with either. ]