He had to deliberately restrain movements that had become natural to him.
Even the simple steps had to remain simple; every strike had to be controlled.
His reactions had to appear normal, for an apprentice at least. It was almost more difficult than the exercises themselves.
He completed another sequence before placing the wooden dagger back on the rack.
Emily stood.
"You're holding back."
Morgan turned towards her.
"Am I?"
"Yes."
"I'm just...tired."
"You don't look tired."
"That's because I'm exceptionally talented at looking well-rested."
Emily gave him an unimpressed look.
"That isn't what I meant."
"I know."
She approached the dummy and examined the marks left by previous students.
"Merlin says the way someone moves can reveal a great deal about them."
Morgan leaned against the nearby bench.
"That sounds like something he would say."
