[hider=Katie] "Ow!" Katie was unable to recover in time to block the blow. "I'll remember that." She nodded as Alex gave her another tip. "Thank you." She settled in and made another quick rush, but this time, she created a small gust of wind as well, hoping to throw Alex's balance off slightly. [/hider] [hider=My Hider] Madison took her time as Alysse explained the basics. She took her position again, but this time in a somewhat more orthodox position. As Alysse came in for a chest strike, she moved her sword down to block. She wasn't quite fast enough to completely stop the attack, but she did divert it and turn it into only a glancing hit. [/hider]