[Though most of his attention is focused on meeting Cloud's strikes blow for blow, Asch keeps an eye on Cloud's technique, or lack thereof. His form isn't bad, but it could definitely use work; quick movement with a large weapon is challenging, to say the least, and without proper training it can't have been easy to stay alive, let alone win battles. Asch would respect that if he didn't think it was rather idiotic.
Before too long he picks up the pace, raising the ante for the offensive- time to show Cloud what small swords can do, so he can decide for himself what he really wants to do.]
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Before too long he picks up the pace, raising the ante for the offensive- time to show Cloud what small swords can do, so he can decide for himself what he really wants to do.]