How do you do, fellow kid?

Artorias' energized swing made no contact when his opponent reared up on his hind legs, the wooden blade skimming harmlessly against the stones where big paws had been a moment before. Smirking to himself, Artorias adjusted his movement, using his missed swing as momentum to come back in an upward swing towards Ezra's head. Except when he turned to swing, he saw the boy's big dappled paws coming down for his shoulder and chest. He was unable to move out of the way in time, taking the brunt of the force that pushed him back with a grunt, not quite enough to knock him off his feet, but enough to send Artorias stumbling backwards. The dark-furred brute quickly righted himself, regaining his balance and fixing Ezra with a fierce yet proud glower. That had been an effective counterattack and he deserved praise for it.

Not to be outdone, Artorias went on the offensive again, leaping to the right side of his opponent and spinning in place to bring a whirlwind slash of his sword aimed up for Ezra's neck and chest. His objective was to get Ezra to duck, and if the boy did, he would then push forward to try and shove his opponent off balance. The new goal of the fight was to overwhelm Ezra with a violent nonstop barrage of attacks, forcing him to go on the defensive and perhaps lose track of either his footing or Artorias' attacks. It would be up to Ezra to remain focused in the heat of the fight.

Artorias Sirius Carpathius vs Ezra Adravendi for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Wooden sword
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced leather cuirass
Companion 1: Common raven, Male - Flying
Skills: Master Fighter & Advanced Navigator
Specialty: Weaponsmaster

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