Jessica
"I was just acting on instinct. I guess I knew how it could apply the pressure by using shorter, and therefore faster, strikes. Not intentional."

"Anyway, that was good! If I wasn't wearing that helmet, I'd probably be out. Let's go again. Block, strike, dodge, whatever works. Just don't let me touch you!"

*After the end of training, the sun created bright flaming streaks along the brook. Diao, now sweaty, dismisses all her gear, including her arms, leaving herself with only her straight sword and robes.*

"That was good! I hope you got something from it."
Elizabeth
*Juna found herself leaning on her staff tiredly, it practically being the only support for her as she rested her head against it. Her breathing came rapidly, small puffs of air escaping her lips in the cold atmosphere while lines of sweat fell along the side of her head.*"Ye... Yeah..."*She'd barely manage to get out. How did people do this so often without getting tired?*"Thank you... Diao... For... For all the help..."*The Canifor would close her eyes, not feeling like moving as she'd stay where she was for the time being.*
Jessica
*Diao was spent as well, breathing hard and exhausted. It seems that seemed even more tired than Juna was, but was trying not to show it.*

"Yeah, no problem! I've needed this training as well if I'm going to be honest. The golems should be done setting up camp, by the way."

*Diao lets herself rest, leaning against a tree.*
Elizabeth
*Juna would slowly open her eyes to peer over at Diao, watching her in silence. Forcing herself to stand up right, she would gradually walk over to her with the staff, giving a light bow of her head before holding out her staff to hand it back to her.*"You're a good teacher..."*She'd murmur.*"A... A pretty scary one but... Good... Even if you don't think you're as strong as how you were... It... Probably just made it safer for me..."
Jessica
*Diao is stunned at Juna's gesture, eventually taking the staff and dismissing it.*

"I never thought myself as a teacher... Just a warrior. Thank you. Really. And I'm glad I could help you."

*Diao bows as well, not able to place her hands together seeing that she was missing one.*

"Remember to stand strong, but be flexible. Like bamboo. Then whip back around and strike them back."
Elizabeth
*Juna's tail would give a light flick, the Canifor finding herself smiling.*"Thank you Diao..."*She'd say to her before turning her gaze back towards where her camp was.*"We should... Probably head back... I...I'm glad that you decided helped me with fixing it up..."

*Her tail would eventually stop wagging, going still once more.*"I'll... Try to find a way to pay you back... For... Your time... And energy..."*With all things said and done, it seemed like the Canifor's confidence had faded back to her usual timidity. However, even with her taking a while to get her words out, the Canifor was finally able to bring herself to look back at the Elf with retained focus.*