[Well, that was certainly a motivator. Percy manages to dodge the first attack but not the second. He hisses as the offhand strike smacks him straight across the back. That would've been nasty were it an actual cut and Percy finds himself very grateful that they are endeavoring to not kill each other.]
One, [he announces, because surely Molly deserves the encouragement. But Percy has no intention to just taking it. He attacks in pure reaction (13) and misses Molly, but follows up with a more precise strike (21). The follow up also misses (13) and Percy curses under his breath as he tries to disengage to put some distance in. That was too reckless and it cost him.]
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One, [he announces, because surely Molly deserves the encouragement. But Percy has no intention to just taking it. He attacks in pure reaction (13) and misses Molly, but follows up with a more precise strike (21). The follow up also misses (13) and Percy curses under his breath as he tries to disengage to put some distance in. That was too reckless and it cost him.]