[ The shift in tone doesn't escape him. Rather, it provokes a heavy question in his mind. What price won't he pay for power?
Kaito reels back after a few of his jabs connect, giving the spear a (frankly unnecessarily showy) spin before holding it under his arm. ]
I am. There's a difference between "coming at you for real" and "coming at you to maim," though. Sparring partners usually don't use live weapons for that reason.
[ A beat. Lips curl in a smile, and a ghastly blue glow suddenly steals the gold from his eyes. ]
But if you want me to turn things up, I'd be happy to.
[ A simple hop is followed by a sudden wave of water surging along the ground. It catches Kaito's feet, and he surfs along the current to rush Kaine down far faster than before. A wide sweep of his spear makes his intent clear—to knock her on her ass while he glides on by. ]
\o/ HELL YEAH GET THOSE TAGS (you never have to apologize I am literally a Slowpoke)
[ The shift in tone doesn't escape him. Rather, it provokes a heavy question in his mind. What price won't he pay for power?
Kaito reels back after a few of his jabs connect, giving the spear a (frankly unnecessarily showy) spin before holding it under his arm. ]
I am. There's a difference between "coming at you for real" and "coming at you to maim," though. Sparring partners usually don't use live weapons for that reason.
[ A beat. Lips curl in a smile, and a ghastly blue glow suddenly steals the gold from his eyes. ]
But if you want me to turn things up, I'd be happy to.
[ A simple hop is followed by a sudden wave of water surging along the ground. It catches Kaito's feet, and he surfs along the current to rush Kaine down far faster than before. A wide sweep of his spear makes his intent clear—to knock her on her ass while he glides on by. ]