[ Carver shrugs at that. He likes the honesty of a good fight. How it clears the slate. Keeps things simple. The world ought to be simpler.

He shifts his stance, turning sideways. ]

First block is like this. Don't let them catch your wrist. You turn like I am, you minimize the target you present. I'm going to swing for you now.

[ And then he does, just to see how she'll react. He's careful enough to pull back if he needs to. ]