[She notes that he doesn't seem too fond of magic. But to be fair, she knows few people who would enjoy being set ablaze. Noting his hurry to dodge the spell, she starts to form a strategy in her head. If she can anticipate which way he means to evade, and be there to meet him...that would be a sound tactic on the field of real battle.]
[Her hand rears back for a second volley, her gaze focused as she intends to study him more carefully to anticipate his reaction. Then he's gone.]
[Too slow, the magic fizzles as she brings up her blade in haste. D's slips off of the hilt, scoring past and sinking deep into her shoulder. It hits her hard enough to knock her a few inches aside, bringing her to one knee again with a cry of pain. The slash in the sleeve bares half an inch of her pale skin, streaked with the scarlet of her blood as a wet spot slowly blooms.]
Nnnngh...you are indeed...much faster...
[She pants a little, managing half a smile. If she sustained one more blow, that would be the end of it. Best to bow out now. Rukia lays down her sword.]
no subject
[Her hand rears back for a second volley, her gaze focused as she intends to study him more carefully to anticipate his reaction. Then he's gone.]
[Too slow, the magic fizzles as she brings up her blade in haste. D's slips off of the hilt, scoring past and sinking deep into her shoulder. It hits her hard enough to knock her a few inches aside, bringing her to one knee again with a cry of pain. The slash in the sleeve bares half an inch of her pale skin, streaked with the scarlet of her blood as a wet spot slowly blooms.]
Nnnngh...you are indeed...much faster...
[She pants a little, managing half a smile. If she sustained one more blow, that would be the end of it. Best to bow out now. Rukia lays down her sword.]
Well fought. I need far more training, it seems.