William
```Retcon: Horace only```
Megan
*After announcing himself, Horace would prepare. Removing his enchanted rapier and butterfly sword from their sheaths and setting them aside. Wrapping them in a dirty but tough looking cloth to hold them together. The thief would soon stand from his kneeled position, looking to the barbarian. He'd pause before remembering something his dad taught him. 'always stretch before a fight' as dumb as that sounds. As such, Horace would stretch, his legs, arms hands, whatever really before he'd get ready. Looking to the barbarian again and observing his body type. He looked strong, as a barb should, but not too fast. 'A muscle head' Horace thought to himself, knowing all he had to do was dodge. Though those muscles were nice, a strong man for sure~. The thief would do one last thing, removing his cloak and wrapping it around his hand. Not enough to completely envelope it, leaving a small amount dangling out. It was time for the fight to begin.*
"Sorry about that, needed to prepare a little... Now then." 

*The elf would immediately dash forward, his* **Body briefly glowing red as magical energies coursed through him.** *The elf's back hunched slightly in order to keep a low center of gravity as he moved. Quickly approaching, the thief wouldn't go for an attack as he expected the barbarian to swing first. A swing he could easily dodge and take advantage of. As such, Horace would remain light on his feet, visibly making no efforts to stop and attack as he approached.*
Scott
``Fleet foot used (15 mana cost, 2.5 mana regen, 87.5/100 mana remaining``
William
"Take your time-"

*The barbarian would indeed attack, but perhaps not the way that Horace expected. As the elf got close, he would soon see a right knee quickly rise up to meet him. He does seem to be impressed by Horace's speed though.*
Megan
*Horace would be a little surprised at the knee, but he responds easily. Stopping in his tracks in order to dodge the knee. Instead, he moves to the barbarian's left until he's a almost behind the man. Quickly turning, the thief would attempt to kick the barbarian's left leg out from under him while his right was still up. Hopefully tripping the the man, or at least causing him to stumble and giving Horace an opportunity.*