Asia
*Sirdan gave her an assuring note, and then readied his stance.

The sword struck the shield, and nothing quite happened - it seems there was no perfect transfer of momentum, so the sword flexed slightly then cruised downward, pulling Neia's arm downward.*

"Mmm. I think your grip strength is lacking. You might need some strength training. Your recovery speed is too slow." *He glanced at the sword in her hand, walking over and demonstrating a proper grip to her.*

"Try to hold it like this. Then, strike me with 3 seconds of pause in between. Right left, left right, then try a thrust." 

*He demonstrated a thrust against the air, showing how he aligned his arm and wrist with the sword, before thrusting it forward. Then he reset his position, facing her with the shield again.*

"When you perform the thrust, try to do it without full force first - I want to make sure you don't sprain your wrist."
Kim
*She nods,* "Alright." *In response to the instructions given. She corrects her grip as he recommended, and holds the sword tightly.*

*She raises the sword, performing a strike from the top right. This time, she doesn't use her full swinging force, focusing instead on maintaining control of the sword. After she finishes the strike, she waits three seconds, and raising it up to attack from the left this time. After that strike, she gives another three seconds before pulling the sword back towards her. Pointing the blade at the shield, she thrusts the sword forward, still trying to maintain control of the blade more than anything.*

*After she finishes the chain attack, she slowly lowers the sword down, placing the tip of the sword on the ground, seeming to be somewhat tired. She places her other hand on her forearm, rubbing it gently.* "The weight's going to need some getting used to..."
Asia
*He stared observantly at her hand, making sure the grip is correct. He gave an approving nod, and then took a step back, readying his stance for her attacks.*

*This time, the strikes flowed better than the last one. With the correct grip she would arrest the momentum of her sword better - but her strength will limit how well she could control it.*

"You'll need to train your strength. Perhaps I could teach you how to use a spear first - if you don't mind carrying them on your back. As for your hand... I could get you some medicine."
Kim
*She moves her hand from her forearm, shaking her head.* "No need, it's just a little more tiring than I expected it would be."

*She raises the sword back up off the ground, keeping it pointed to the ground.* "A spear, you say? If you think a spear would be easier for me, there's no harm in trying."
Asia
"Take a few minutes of rest." *He ordered, and then fetched a training spear from the corner. He tested it against his shield for safety, and then unconjure his shield.

He walked up to Neia, pointing at the head of the spear,"This is what they call a boar head spear. Wide, piercing head that no one want in them. Look at the lugs. They stop the spear from going too deeply."

He traced his finger along the edge, an action that would make multiple people wince.

"The edge on this can be sharpened and used to cut. Like that spear over there." *He pointed at the menauvlion in one of the rack, a 2.4m long monster with a long, sharpened and heavy blade*

"While you rest. I will demonstrate." *He pulled over a target dummy five meters in front of her, and demonstrated three simple thrusts to the midsection, thigh and head.

"Pick up the spear from me and try it out once you are rested. Start by mastering the simplest attack."
Kim
*She doesn't have to be told twice; she relaxes her grip on the sword, placing the tip back onto the ground, moving her hand to the pommel. She watches as he demonstrates the spear's properties and specifications, making a mental note.*

*She then watches as he demonstrates the proper form for using the spear, making note of his grip, stance, and motions.*

*After watching him go through the motions a couple times, she walks over to where she took the sword from, placing it back where it was. She moves back to where she was waiting, ready for Sirdan to hand over the spear.*