Randell was right, Sir Egan had paired us up according to our age.
"Partner one! Advance!" I advanced and swung my sword in the pattern Sir Egan taught us. Starting from top right, diagonal down, across, diagonal up switch diagonal down, straight up and repeat. "Very good, ensure to parry and block! Aaaand switch! Slow and steady! Slow is fast, fast is slow! You must learn how to do it properly before you add speed...Marcue!"
"Yes Sir Egan!"
"Watch your feet placements ! Turn your body into the moves and flow with it like a river! Don't fight the current! Go with it! But...do not let the current drown you! If you turn too much, you will leave yourself open!"
"Yes Sir Egan!" We replied in unison and continued to swing and block as instructed.
By the end of the day, my arms tickled and itched from the vibration from the impacts of the swords.
