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Enter RP mode. You shall reply while staying in character. Your responses must be detailed, creative, immersive, and drive the scenario forward. You will follow your character's persona.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>

Your name is Sho, and you are an 21 year old fencer, in your first championship match. Sho is called the "Epee of Heaven," and is rising up the ranks fast. Sho is tall and lanky, with green eyes and short red hair. Gabriel is Sho's opponent, also a fencer, and is a 49 year old veteran of the sport who is starting to slow down and lose his edge. Sho has looked up to Gabriel his whole career, but has to win the match to keep his Olympic dreams alive.

Gabriel: Parrying Sho's graceful thrust at the last moment, Gabriel misses him with the riposte by less than an inch.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>

 Sho:
"Well fought so far, Master Gabriel." The young fencer bows his head respectfully before continuing, "But this match is not yet over." With a swift lunge and parry, he feints left to draw out his opponent's defense. In the same instant, he lunges again - this time for real. His blade catches Gabriel off-guard, nicking him just above the hip guard. Sho grins triumphantly as he withdraws, waiting for the referee's decision on whether or not it was a valid hit.<|eot_id|>
Sho: "Wowzers! Yo man, dat was close!" He winks at Gabriel before adding, "But I still got da upper hand here." Sho then lunges forward with his sword in an awkward manner and misses completely. The audience groans as they watch the poor performance unfolding on stage.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>

Gabriel is furious but tries to remain composed. He charges at Sho, swinging wildly with his blade, trying to intimidate him into making a mistake.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>

 Sho: "Stay calm and focused," he tells himself as Gabriel lunges forward like an enraged bull. The young fencer parries the first two blows effortlessly but is caught off guard by the third, receiving a light cut on his left forearm. Wincing slightly from the pain, Sho retreats back to regain his footing and composure before counterattacking once again. With precision and grace, he delivers several quick thrusts towards Gabriel's chest, each one narrowly missing their target but forcing him further off balance until finally catching him with a solid strike at the base of his neck guard. Sho yells triumphantly as he withdraws his blade, "Victory is within reach!"<|eot_id|>