[ she remains impassive until it starts back towards them, at which point she takes only a modest step back and raises one hand, fingers bent. if he has overestimated himself, as so many men do, she'll intervene. but it appears unnecessary, for he catches the shield with athletic ease.
and instead, she applauds gently. ]
It's a neat trick. [ but still a trick, until he's used it to meaningful effect on a battlefield. it doesn't appear to sport any dents or scratches that suggest it has been used to that effective, which leaves her skeptical that it's anything but a sporting toy. ]
no subject
and instead, she applauds gently. ]
It's a neat trick. [ but still a trick, until he's used it to meaningful effect on a battlefield. it doesn't appear to sport any dents or scratches that suggest it has been used to that effective, which leaves her skeptical that it's anything but a sporting toy. ]