The two of them kept at it, and though Karin was holding her own, her foe appeared quite skilled, managing to strike through Karin's defenses now and then, that heavy blade smacking Karin enough to cause a pained groan or two, but she fought like the devil as well, her blade constantly in motion, giving no easy openings. It seemed a majority of their time went blocking and parrying one another, but a score of hits began to add up eventually.<br/><br/>As the two women moved in their heated duel, their bodies sway had the leather pull and press tightly to form, giving a fair view of Karin's taut backside more than once as she leaned ahead to strike a hit against her companion, until finally, they struck blades together, stepping back. Both waiting a moment, then bowing to one another and sheathing their blades. Returning towards Tehr then as she removed her helmet, Karin smiled a faint hint, laughing at his words but taking up the water cup. "You are welcome, I am not used to audience but I certainly don't mind."<br/><br/>The other woman's hair was white and her face lightly wrinkled. He boy was in great shape compared to her face. She looked she was twice Karin's age, but a woman of stern upbringing. Her expression was kept firm as she took the other mug from Tehr with a brief nod on her part. Sipping on the water she moved a bit back, while Karin leaned ahead a bit awkward. "Sorry for her. She doesn't much talk with men. Doesn't mean any offence by it, but she seems to only talk to men when she has to, and is sparing with her words even then." Karin smirked a hint though, then shrugging.<br/><br/>"Anyhow, my sisters are resting at this hour I believe, but how may I aid you ?" Her voice polite and friendly, she watched Tehr while sipping on her drink, her golden hair framing her own a faint bit sweaty face.