Daphne noticed like I thought she would and deflected the blow, bringing her spear vertically, both hands bracing against the impact. Knowing she wasn’t holding back now, I didn’t relent either. A part of this was to let her aggression out, but another was to test her. When the sword impacted, I let go of the sword, grabbing it with my other hand. In a move that many said was a horrible idea, I twisted in place, swinging the sword around in a pirouette to strike her open side.