"The duel is to first blood," the Queen replies, with a smile. "You may begin when you like."<br/><br/>His opponent makes the first move, though, uncertain and expecting a trap, his strike is more of a feint than anything, and, as such, he's ready to dodge as Caiphas attacks, narrowly avoiding the blow to the face. The crowd cries out in a bit of surprise at the blatant breach of decorum, and Caiaphas is almost able to hear Elwyrr's groan over the crowd.