[She has to wonder how much of her 'toughness' comes from strength of character and will, and how much of it comes from the literal shield she hides a portion of her body behind. Some might consider a shield to be a bit cowardly, despite the idea that in order to use one effectively, that same one has to be in the fray for it to be pragmatic.
One of the best things about being protected like so is that it gives Kisara time and advantage to assess an opponent. She may not be agile or swift, but the benefit of armour permits her opportunity to evaluate those she stands against. She imagines it may have been something the same for Renan soldiers in their excessively impressive armour. Heavy and difficult to bring down, leaving them somewhat imposing to stand against. She's never much cared for fighting them.
She knows better than to expect repetitious manoeuvres from him. He clearly knows what he's doing. She won't insult him by underestimating his cunning. To her, she assumes he is merely testing her. It's a smart way to approach any kind of exchange. The change in his grip may not be noticed right away, but she has just enough time to use her mace to parry a portion of the blow. A bit belatedly, allowing the beginning to land if only because the weight of her mace doesn't give her ample opportunity to more properly defend herself.
And evasion is quite out of the question.
Fast and clever.]
Armour can be chipped away with the right amount of patience and technique. I can't put that possibility past you, though I do have an attachment to my wear. Haven't yet found a place that can craft something comparable. I'd hate to lose my pieces so soon.
[If that weren't already transparent by just how serious she takes her upkeep. Kisara's armour is a pristine and impressive white, free from marring and scuff marks alike.]
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One of the best things about being protected like so is that it gives Kisara time and advantage to assess an opponent. She may not be agile or swift, but the benefit of armour permits her opportunity to evaluate those she stands against. She imagines it may have been something the same for Renan soldiers in their excessively impressive armour. Heavy and difficult to bring down, leaving them somewhat imposing to stand against. She's never much cared for fighting them.
She knows better than to expect repetitious manoeuvres from him. He clearly knows what he's doing. She won't insult him by underestimating his cunning. To her, she assumes he is merely testing her. It's a smart way to approach any kind of exchange. The change in his grip may not be noticed right away, but she has just enough time to use her mace to parry a portion of the blow. A bit belatedly, allowing the beginning to land if only because the weight of her mace doesn't give her ample opportunity to more properly defend herself.
And evasion is quite out of the question.
Fast and clever.]
Armour can be chipped away with the right amount of patience and technique. I can't put that possibility past you, though I do have an attachment to my wear. Haven't yet found a place that can craft something comparable. I'd hate to lose my pieces so soon.
[If that weren't already transparent by just how serious she takes her upkeep. Kisara's armour is a pristine and impressive white, free from marring and scuff marks alike.]