Monica extended her empty hand the one not holding her wooden sword. She beckoned with a single finger. It was a clear almost disdainful gesture a summons for Eric to attack her first.
She was very confident.
Eric felt a flicker of nervousness at her imperious summons her commanding gesture. But he pushed that feeling down. He had to be brave. He took a deep breath.
Then he surged forward. To Alina who was watching or indeed to most normal observers his speed would have appeared remarkably fast. He moved quickly. In just a few seconds he closed the distance between himself and Monica.
He left Alina standing some way behind them. He brought his wooden sword up in a swift upward flash. He was aiming from a low position trying to break through Monica's guard.
It was a standard opening move.
