(For all of his lightheartedness about practice, he's more skilled than he lets on. He catches Felix's sword with his own and parries, striking back now that Felix is close. While he certainly doesn't match Felix's strength (especially when his Crest activates), he makes up for it in skill. He's the type that takes advantage of every opportunity he can get.
He tries to keep a distance when possible and if they're ever close enough to strike, he attacks where he can. Interesting, he thinks, when Felix switches hands. He'd been hoping to put him at a disadvantage by disarming his better side but it looks like it'll take more than that. Even more interesting, perhaps, is that Felix isn't the only one that can use both hands.
While Claude has been favoring a one-handed technique, one that matches the traditional style of the ruling class that usually uses a single-handed rapier, he suddenly switches to his other hand. His hits are stronger this time and Felix is smart enough that he'll be able to realize that Claude had been using his less dominant side for their first half of the fight. Just one of his many tricks to lure his opponent into a false sense of security against him.
He's able to hold back some of Felix's attacks like this but in terms of strength, he'll never be able to match him. His greatest advantage is his speed and Felix has him matched there. Byleth calls out to Claude, reminding him to raise his arms or to not give up too much ground. He's the one getting the advice. He's the one that needs it the most in this match and he tries to rise to it each time. He tries and he does.
When Felix comes down at him with a heavy strike, catching his blade on Claude's and pinning him in place, it looks like he might have to yield...
... Claude kicks out his leg, aiming his foot right for Felix's shin. He might be a noble but he's not above fighting dirty to win. If he can trip Felix, he'll immediately move to strike him with his sword in turn.)
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He tries to keep a distance when possible and if they're ever close enough to strike, he attacks where he can. Interesting, he thinks, when Felix switches hands. He'd been hoping to put him at a disadvantage by disarming his better side but it looks like it'll take more than that. Even more interesting, perhaps, is that Felix isn't the only one that can use both hands.
While Claude has been favoring a one-handed technique, one that matches the traditional style of the ruling class that usually uses a single-handed rapier, he suddenly switches to his other hand. His hits are stronger this time and Felix is smart enough that he'll be able to realize that Claude had been using his less dominant side for their first half of the fight. Just one of his many tricks to lure his opponent into a false sense of security against him.
He's able to hold back some of Felix's attacks like this but in terms of strength, he'll never be able to match him. His greatest advantage is his speed and Felix has him matched there. Byleth calls out to Claude, reminding him to raise his arms or to not give up too much ground. He's the one getting the advice. He's the one that needs it the most in this match and he tries to rise to it each time. He tries and he does.
When Felix comes down at him with a heavy strike, catching his blade on Claude's and pinning him in place, it looks like he might have to yield...
... Claude kicks out his leg, aiming his foot right for Felix's shin. He might be a noble but he's not above fighting dirty to win. If he can trip Felix, he'll immediately move to strike him with his sword in turn.)