Sylvando for one hadn't been laughing, knowing from personal experience how difficult learning to use a sword could be. And while the young lady's progress was remarkable, it was also concerning, since it seemed that she hadn't actually stopped practicing since the night before, as her blistered hands and bruised feet could attest to.

Still, he gave the strike the light applause he felt it deserved. "Not bad, darling," he said. "Though you may want to get those injuries seen to now, hmm?"