Eldrian smiled despite knowing that he was at quite the disadvantage, the slight stinging pain on his shoulder the clearest indication of this.
'Let's see if that will work.' Eldrian thought, standing straight and reforming his stance into one more commonly used for a quarterstaff. Gripping Aoidos with a wide grip, the two smiled as they confirmed the other was ready. Charging forward the next moment.
Eldrian used the wider range of protection to keep Zylric's two spears from reaching him, whilst moving in close and striking back. Unfortunately, he was unable to properly time the attack and distance, resulting in only the shaft hitting Zylric's forearm.
Zylric jumped back with a look of surprise, "You improved a great deal, how did you-?"
