*Grinning recklessly, Alanna defends in earnest, delivering the occasional counter blow to keep Elaine on her toes. The sharp sound of blade meeting blade rings through the night air, and Alanna feels better than she has in days.*

Meg? You two are sparring as soon as Elaine disarms me.

*Eventually, she begins to block clumsily, moving much too slowly for an effective defense. She crosses swords with Elaine and backs off, countering with a swift stab toward her midsection.

Exactly what she just said not to do.*