Alicia was a good enough fighter when it came to using the sword. As the daughter of one of the dukes of the Lumierian Empire, she was trained by some of the finest masters in the capital from a young age.
But alas, even she was no match for Leon. So instead of trying to best him, she let him teach her. The duo traded strikes and parries for a while, and when Alicia was exhausted, they both sat on the ground, leaning against her shelter.
Alicia took a long drink from her canteen, and then offered it to Leon. He took it and drank just a little bit, then looked at her and smiled.
"I really enjoyed myself. It's been a while since I've been able to train with someone who could keep up with me."
"Really?" Alicia put a strand of her hair behind her ears. "Uhm… do you, maybe want to try it again next time?"
Leon leaned in slightly. "Of course."
Then, his expression became a bit sad. He looked away and leaned his head back against the wall.
