(He sounds amused, pushing back against his blade. He knows better than to try to overpower him. The best he can do is try to pin him down and limit his movements, making it easier to predict his next.
Felix is a brawler. He could make a swing for him while he's close but even with his strength, Claude's two handed grip would put him at an advantage. He would be most likely to use his dominant hand...
Not many opportunities to strike back with his sword. Felix could knock him back. He's strong enough. But that would just drag things out even more. Dangerous to risk when there's that chance his own Crest of Riegan might kick in, providing that boost in stamina he needs to keep going. Would Felix consider that? He wonders...
If he was in Felix's position, he knows what he would do. He would do the exact same thing he did a moment before. Aim for the legs, trip up his opponent, throw him off his balance--
Felix's leg moves and Claude leaps. Of course, this means he gives up his footing, and it's enough for Felix to push him back mid-air with the counter force he's already been applying to keep him off. Maybe against the amateur mercenary or the average brigand, it would be enough to avoid his next move but Felix is skilled. He's fast. He's a practiced. Now is the best time to really catch Claude, before he can land and catch his bearings again.)
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(He sounds amused, pushing back against his blade. He knows better than to try to overpower him. The best he can do is try to pin him down and limit his movements, making it easier to predict his next.
Felix is a brawler. He could make a swing for him while he's close but even with his strength, Claude's two handed grip would put him at an advantage. He would be most likely to use his dominant hand...
Not many opportunities to strike back with his sword. Felix could knock him back. He's strong enough. But that would just drag things out even more. Dangerous to risk when there's that chance his own Crest of Riegan might kick in, providing that boost in stamina he needs to keep going. Would Felix consider that? He wonders...
If he was in Felix's position, he knows what he would do. He would do the exact same thing he did a moment before. Aim for the legs, trip up his opponent, throw him off his balance--
Felix's leg moves and Claude leaps. Of course, this means he gives up his footing, and it's enough for Felix to push him back mid-air with the counter force he's already been applying to keep him off. Maybe against the amateur mercenary or the average brigand, it would be enough to avoid his next move but Felix is skilled. He's fast. He's a practiced. Now is the best time to really catch Claude, before he can land and catch his bearings again.)