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[mustbepurged]

Like this?

[Fortunately, Estelle's experience with swordfighting lessons makes it easier for her to follow these kinds of instructions! She finds an appropriate stance fairly quickly.]

[fisherwoman]

Right.

[She gestures to the mattress.]

Now, keep that same stance, but move close enough that you won’t throw yourself off balance when you punch out.

[mustbepurged]

Okay...!

[She does so, making sure to carefully gauge the distance...]

... Do I punch it now?

[fisherwoman]

[She nods!]

[mustbepurged]

[she punches!!]

[it’s not very forceful.]

[fisherwoman]

...Not bad, for a first try.

[She holds a hand up, pointing with her opposite hand to her open palm.]

Now, aim here.

[mustbepurged]

A-at you? I'll try...

[she does! it lands, but it's probably even weaker than her first attempt.]

[fisherwoman]

...I can promise you're not going to hurt me. Try it again, I want to see how hard you can hit.

[mustbepurged]

Okay...

[she takes a breath, makes sure her stance is right, and...

a punch! it’s better.]