Jack only gave the Ice Queen a charming smile, but it faded upon hearing Cinderella's comment to Philip. He frowned at the couple until his attention was turned towards Nerin who moved forward to position herself before him. There was a cold glint to her eyes, obviously not pleased with his show of disrespect to the Ice Queen. This made a mischievous smile return to his face as he waited to see what she was going to do and if she stood a chance against him.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Nerin held her sword pointed at Jack with ease, her face composed, calm and ready. She didn't hold the sword with both hands as most would, but that's because their swords were usually heavier than hers. Waiting she kept her eyes on Jack.<br/><br/>He waited for some time but Nerin waited him out and he soon attacked her. Taking a step to the side she dodged and countered swinging down. Jack was ready for this but was surprised at the amount of speed she had. He grunted as he blocked the strike, her sword just a couple inches from his face. Nerin didn't stop there, she continued to attack giving Jack little to no time to counter or do much else but block and keep up his defenses.<br/><br/>There were moments when Jack did attack as his timing grew better with each strike his aim becoming more accurate as well. Nerin didn't dare to try and block, she only ever dodged to come back to attack. When the time was right Nerin started to swing her sword smoothly in the air, her swings drawing out a butterfly all of them faints made to confuse Jack. For a second confusion did color his eyes and Nerin swung down for his legs to sweep them from under him. But he blocked at the last second and Nerin's eyes widened in disbelief.<br/><br/>Taking her moment of shocking, Jack stepped forward to shove his shoulder into her causing Nerin to stumble back. His swords tip at her throat. "You're pretty good," Jack stated as he tried to control his breathing he held out his hand to her.<br/><br/>Nerin glared but took his hand and was pulled onto her feet. She avoided Jack's eyes for she was very impressed and didn't plan to admit that.<br/><br/>- - - - -<br/><br/>Jack was starting to breath normally and he thoroughly enjoyed the spar. He turned to the Ice Queen. "You are very lucky to have such a devoted servant under you," Jack complimented, as he picked up a towel from a servant and started to wipe his face. "I wish I could have had her around when my land was attacked by the giants."