[Akane grits her teeth and pushes herself harder, trying her best to keep up with Jolyne's speed, to get another and another kick or punch in. It's been a long time since she's had a spar like this--with both someone who takes her seriously and someone who can give her a real challenge--and it feels good, she realizes partway through. It feels so good to spar seriously for once.
As much as she adores Connie, Connie's real gift was with the sword, not her fists.]
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As much as she adores Connie, Connie's real gift was with the sword, not her fists.]