It was strange to listen to the other person like this, with them both hidden in the trees and waiting for the opponent to make a move. She was holding tight to the hilt of her katana, frowning thoughtfully as she absorbed the words and watched for him. At last she stilled in the trees, sparing her reflection in the metal a brief glance before she answered.

"It's good to test against someone you've never fought before, but there's no way of knowing that I won't just go through with the kill given the chance, or that you'll do the same to me."