[i]Irina immediately raised the wooden sword, only holding it out with her right hand instead of gripping its leather handle with both hands. As the blade collided with the blocking sword, Irina decided to try and encourage Alyssa a little more by making it seem as though she had done well. The huntress stumbled back a little bit on purpose, a wild grin appearing on her face as she nodded towards Alyssa, seeming to be...proud of her.[/i]