Before Williams could even begin to think about Asher's question, Asher's hand moved as he transitioned from defence to offence, his fingers wrapping around Virelass' hilt as he drew the rapier, and he unleashed an unsheathing slashing motion, linking the unsheathing of his rapier and his attack in one smooth motion, the action seamless and refined to a degree that made it seem almost effortless.
Williams immediately snapped out of his thoughts, his mind screaming in danger, his sabre flashing upward for a block. The moment the two metals crashed into each other, Williams felt the force of the collision slam into him like a truck, his body barreling backwards before he regained control immediately, his instincts barely managing to keep him grounded.
