Claudia, had first, had been apologetic, as she realized that her defending against Ingolsol with her own attacks had caused damage. But now she in no position to have sympathy any longer. It was all she could do to hold on to her own survival.
And yet, she indeed managed that. Somehow, as they warred, it seemed that Claudia managed it even more. It seemed as if Ingolsol's strikes suddenly were beginning to have less weight, and that Claudia's counter attacks were beginning to have a place for themselves.
By a different law than he, Claudia grew stronger. She survived Ingolsol's strength, and as time went on, she found progress through it, and she grew stronger herself.
