Micheal
*The Okamimi nodded faintly. She tensed a little, as she stepped back. She moved to raise her claw hand and sword arm to block, wincing a little, as she felt the old, yet familiar sensation of being struck. She cursed a little.*
Lynn
*Through the wood, Ling felt the practice swords strike twice; a cut to the shoulder and a stab in the ribs. A good strike, though...*

"Are you ok?"

*Ling then would toss one sword to the side, grabbing it with both hands. Dual wielding was an unfair advantage, especially with her experience.*
Micheal
*The Okamimi stood there for a moment, moments flashing before her eyes as she remembered the years of learning combat. She stiffened a little and shook her head as she reminded herself she was practicing, and the past should remain buried.*

"I... Yeah, just, wasn't expecting that."

*She said, as she focused on letting her claws go back into her fingernails, and she gripped her blade with both hands once more.*
Lynn
"Ok. You need to be a little more offensive. You threw one attack; I did maybe 5. But you did a good job blocking."

*Ling raises her sword high, then performs a simple downward slash.*
Micheal
"Right. Right. I got it."

*Machi said and nodding, and took in a deep breath as she heard Ling's advice, and shifted herself back into place. She held her blade tightly, and moved to block the slash, and then swing her blade in a horizontal slash.*
Lynn
*Ling's blade moves quickly as she holds the blade vertically to block the slash, but not as one might normally do it. The handle is at the top, held by her right hand, and her left hand is supporting near the cutting portion of the blade, creating a frame to block Machi's attack. Ling then steps back, holding the sword in one hand above her head, with her other hand extended out.*
Micheal
*She smiled a little, impressed with how Ling blocked, and she shifted a little in her footing. She then watched as Machi raised the blade above her head, and went for a diagonal cut upwards, thinking she had an opprotunity.*