[They were to a point both out of practice. Even if his open stance and reckless style was exactly the same as ever, Ardyn was far more human in his motions and reaction time. He actually bothered to guard himself now, knowing he couldn't exactly regenerate from even something as comparatively minor as a strike from a blade.]
[He backed off when Noctis countered, sword held loosely in his hand and waiting for a follow-up.]
[ He jumps back a small distance, and Noctis rolls his shoulders. Ardyn's right--he's slowed down, and it's pretty frustrating. Still... that's what this is for, right? Getting back into form. ]
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[He backed off when Noctis countered, sword held loosely in his hand and waiting for a follow-up.]
You've slowed down.
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You really that surprised?
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[He twirled the sword easily, falling back into something vaguely resembling an actual stance.]
Shall we try again?