[It wasn't as though Asellus was unaware of Kurogane's reaction each time she hit that final strike in a sparring match. But at the same time, the urge to do as well as she was able and the knowledge that he would not appreciate winning if she didn't kept her from throwing any matches.
Even so, she didn't really get the clear heaviness in the atmosphere when she came in to drill. She didn't hold any grudges against the many people who were better than she when it came to track or fencing. Maybe it was a boy thing-- she didn't have much interaction with guys outside of clubs, growing up in such a strict household. Her aunt had fought long and hard with her over the hairdye, but Asellus knew much better than to go consorting with young men-- well, okay, where anyone who knew her aunt could see. After hours, though, she was pretty well known for sneaking out and going to the senior parties, even though she was a junior.
Kurogane was something of a mystery to her, though. She never saw him at the parties, and he wasn't much of a talker, even when she tried to get him to chat. She knew better, though, than to try when they were drilling. He'd probably gut her with a practice sword.
But that didn't stop her from giving him sidewise glances, tying her guards on. You might be a little annoyed with her, but she's been nothing but curious since the day she'd started coming to the club in her freshman year, Kuro.]
totally cool with this.
Even so, she didn't really get the clear heaviness in the atmosphere when she came in to drill. She didn't hold any grudges against the many people who were better than she when it came to track or fencing. Maybe it was a boy thing-- she didn't have much interaction with guys outside of clubs, growing up in such a strict household. Her aunt had fought long and hard with her over the hairdye, but Asellus knew much better than to go consorting with young men-- well, okay, where anyone who knew her aunt could see. After hours, though, she was pretty well known for sneaking out and going to the senior parties, even though she was a junior.
Kurogane was something of a mystery to her, though. She never saw him at the parties, and he wasn't much of a talker, even when she tried to get him to chat. She knew better, though, than to try when they were drilling. He'd probably gut her with a practice sword.
But that didn't stop her from giving him sidewise glances, tying her guards on. You might be a little annoyed with her, but she's been nothing but curious since the day she'd started coming to the club in her freshman year, Kuro.]