Kaeel was already in the pit when I entered. She'd changed from yesterday's observation outfit into full combat gear, Shadowgrove black and green, leather armor designed for mobility, twin short swords at her hips.
"Ezra," she greeted me. "Ready for our philosophical discussion?"
"Is that what we're calling this?"
"Seems appropriate, after all, we're both playing roles, aren't we? Might as well be honest about it while we fight." She drew her swords. "I'll even give you a head start. First question. Do you know what you are?"
The referee signaled the start.
Kaeel blurred forward immediately.
She was fast, even faster than Kieran yesterday. Her swords came at me from opposite angles, left blade high, right blade low, forcing me to choose which to block.
I chose neither.
Shadow Step put me behind her, sword already swinging for her exposed back...but.....
But....she wasn't there!
Her own teleportation technique put her five meters away.
