*Brings sword up straight in the path of Cifero's sword. Otebon's thinner, lighter sword bends drastically, but does not break as the metal is meant to move in such a way.
"Agreed. And here I go again."
*Quickly withdrawing his sword, Otebon uses the flex to execute Courtier Taps His Fan, a quick move that is the slashing equivalent of a jab, directly at Cifero's wrist. Little to no penetration but meant to disarm him.