*Otebon's shoulders roll back in constrained laughter.
"Fine then, I guess I'll just have to start, as usual."
*Cat Crosses the Courtyard swiftly became Thorn Hidden in the Rose as Otebon's left hand traveled down the length of the flat of the blade as his feet surged forward. Coming within range, Otebon's right foot planted, pivoted, and lunged the point of the sword directly for Cifero's left hip.