Rabst's speed took Zach a little by surprise. After all, it was the first time Zach actually saw how fast his Senior was. It had been too dark to see anything when Rabst took off after the underworlder in the tunnels, after all.
But Zach wasn't in trouble. His barrier was always up, and he had reinforced it before the spar began, so when Rabst flew at him with his daggers pointed at his stomach, Zach didn't even flinch.
With a slightly jarring squeak, the tips of Rabst's daggers ground against Zach's rock-solid barrier before Rabst, in one smooth motion, circled around and tried the same attack from behind.
The result was the same, and Rabst stepped back and looked at Zach.
"You didn't exaggerate. Your barrier is impressive."
"Thank you."
"But…"
Rabst extended his hand until his dagger touched the barrier again.
"...It's not enough." Rabst applied some pressure and dragged his dagger along the barrier.
