366 Distracted

"Ali, you have to put more power in your attacks. At this rate, you're going to put me to sleep," Ivan complained as he raised his hand just as Alinea came down on him with her sword.

He didn't even bother using his own sword to fend her off but caught the blade directly with his bare hand. Alinea tried to pull the sword back to free it from Ivan's hold but no matter how much she struggled, it wouldn't budge.

"Are you a troll? How come you're so strong?"Alinea complained with a pout.

She tried to pry her sword from Ivan's hand a couple of more times before she puffed out air from her cheeks and gave up. She slumped on the floor unceremoniously and sat cross-legged. Her silver-grey eyes watched unhappily as Ivan shifted on his feet and threw the sword back in her direction gently.