Seralyth looked at Lucy and moved first. Her steps were sharp, closing the distance fast. Lucy braced, but she didn't really know how to fight like this.
When they were barely two feet apart, Seralyth's arm shot forward. Lucy slipped back at the last second, rotating her body to swing her leg in from the side.
The strike never landed. Seralyth caught her leg mid-motion, holding her in place with effortless control. Lucy twisted, using her other leg to snap out a kick.
Seralyth let go and stepped back, leaving Lucy to drop. She caught herself with her hands, flipped her balance, and slid back on her feet.
Seralyth watched her with calm eyes. "What do you think of this? Close combat without weapons or magic."
Lucy straightened, a bit breathless. "This is my first time fighting like that." She hesitated, then gave a faint smile. "Sorry… but can we use weapons instead? It feels too plain for me."
Seralyth tilted her head, then smiled back, eyes still serious. "Weapons it is."
