Ada paused, her chest heaving from the effort. She blinked up at Mia, her serious expression faltering just a bit as she realized how fast she had been going. "Oh… right," she murmured, glancing down at her feet and then back up at Mia.
Mia gave her a soft, encouraging smile. "You've got the spirit, Ada. Now let's see that focus."
Ada took a step back, visibly trying to compose herself. She adjusted her stance, planting her feet more firmly in the dirt. Then, with a deep breath, she attacked again, this time with a bit more control. Her swing was still wild, but it had less frenzy behind it, and Mia nodded approvingly as she parried it once more.
"Better!" Mia praised, stepping back to give Ada space. "Now keep going—remember your training."
