[Yeah, pots have a lot of POT-ential. *shot stabbed exploded*]
True, the element of surprise is necessary.
[He's still grinning, obviously enjoying himself as they clash weapons. The spear thrust, however, is something he can't easily parry, and he's forced to tilt himself to the side as he jerks up his shield to block. Shields are something else he's had to get used to holding, but he seems to be managing just fine.]
And perhaps I should remain silent instead of offering advice in the middle of a fight, ha!
[He pushes at the spear with his shield to throw it off before following with a horizontal slash from his blade.]
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*shot stabbed exploded*]True, the element of surprise is necessary.
[He's still grinning, obviously enjoying himself as they clash weapons. The spear thrust, however, is something he can't easily parry, and he's forced to tilt himself to the side as he jerks up his shield to block. Shields are something else he's had to get used to holding, but he seems to be managing just fine.]
And perhaps I should remain silent instead of offering advice in the middle of a fight, ha!
[He pushes at the spear with his shield to throw it off before following with a horizontal slash from his blade.]