<div class="floatleft"> (https://i.imgur.com/dtJfDal.jpg) </div>Valanna quite nearly rolled her eyes.  That such a person had the title of knight was a constant thorn in her side.  "I expect nothing-."  She hissed, lips pulled back in a grimace.<br/><br/>Suddenly, he was lunging towards her.  Valanna was ready, bringing her sword up to deflect his.  They met with a tremendous clang, Valanna's magical sword absorbing some of the force, as did her opponent's.  For a few moments, they held together, Valanna gritting her teeth, magic and training making up for her lack of size and muscle density.<br/><br/>Then she faltered...<br/><br/>It was a small thing, but Valanna suddenly felt another strange wave of sensation come over her.  Her eyelids fluttered, a strange look flickering across her lovely features.  Then, her stance shook, and she was driven back suddenly, a quick hop backwards, yielding ground.<br/><br/>Frowning, Valanna brought her sword up, gripping it with both hands.  Her chest heaved noticeably, the rise and fall of her breasts visible even through the light armor she wore.  After a few moments, her lips pressed together, and she moved to clash again, this time bringing her blade against his.  Something definitely was causing her to falter, though, the strike not as fast or strong as her usual.