Kieran's determination flared as she clenched her teeth, her eyes narrowing on the captain's disinterested gaze. Undaunted, she boldly declared, "Just you watch," her voice laced with a mix of challenge and promise.
She channeled her energy, focusing it intensely into her whip. The air around her hummed with power as a vibrant blue aura surged from her and into the weapon. The whip crackled with this newfound energy, becoming a conduit for her fierce resolve.
With a swift, agile motion, Kieran lunged forward. Her movements were a blend of grace and ferocity, closing the distance between her and the captain in a heartbeat. As she swung her whip, the energy seemed to crescendo, reaching its peak just as the whip made contact.
The captain, with a calm that belied the intensity of the moment, raised a single hand above his chest, poised to block. His stance was relaxed yet ready, an embodiment of experienced confidence.
