[His tone was amused in his reply, but he didn't allow himself to get distracted. Falling into old habits, Cliff took up a ready stance and kept a sharp eye on his opponent. He didn't know much about this kid from the journal-- only enough to suspect that he may have been around this town for a while-- but he recognized the look in the kid's eyes and the deceptive ease with which the kid moved. He couldn't have been older than Fayt, Cliff realized, but he was probably just as familiar with fights as his friend was before they embarked on their little adventure.
That is to say, more familiar than a young man with a clean nose shoud be.
The bell rang, signaling the start of their fight. Cliff moved immediately.]
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[His tone was amused in his reply, but he didn't allow himself to get distracted. Falling into old habits, Cliff took up a ready stance and kept a sharp eye on his opponent. He didn't know much about this kid from the journal-- only enough to suspect that he may have been around this town for a while-- but he recognized the look in the kid's eyes and the deceptive ease with which the kid moved. He couldn't have been older than Fayt, Cliff realized, but he was probably just as familiar with fights as his friend was before they embarked on their little adventure.
That is to say, more familiar than a young man with a clean nose shoud be.
The bell rang, signaling the start of their fight. Cliff moved immediately.]
Hey, kid. Head's up!
[He charged, fist aimed for a blow to the gut.]