[Karla catches the first glimpse of her first opponent, and...it's a girl? Karla didn't expect that. The girl looks young, kind of adorable, even.]

[But appearances can be deceiving, as Karla herself has proven countless times back home. For all she knew, this girl's skills could be as sharp as her own.]

[With that mental note in mind, Karla calmly draws her sword, bringing it down to her side. She plants her feet on the ground, her right foot forward. She looks relaxed, but she's ready to move.]