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I doubt it.

[It sounds blunt enough to almost be harsh, but it's sincere, too. She's not trying to be rude, for once.]

You shouldn't blame yourself for this. You're not the one who brought demons into our number, at least, or who forced those two to fight to the death. Awful things happen, but that doesn't mean you caused them.

I know... It's the demon's fault.

But even if so, it feels like we played right into their hands.

What do you think our other choice was, in that case?

[She sighs, frowning.]

I hate to be forced into anything, too, but I won't feel guilty for doing what's necessary. You shouldn't, either.

...Thank you, Endorsi.

[she's tearing up a little, you're so nice ;w;]

I... I know I shouldn't dwell on what's already gone wrong. We should use what we've learned to try to win against the demons... for Bedivere's sake, too.

[She looks a little bit Alarmed at the tearing up, but once she determines that she hasn't said anything to actually make her cry:]

It's not too late for me to show you how to throw a punch, either. I know you said you didn't want to hurt anyone, but a demon should be a different story, hm?

Mm... Maybe that's not a bad idea.

To be honest, I was starting to think that... with everything that's going on, a shield probably isn't enough.

It's not. Let's see, let's see...

[Assuming they're in one of the bedrooms once again:]

Ah, a mattress is soft enough to practice with. Here, help me take one away from the frame. Katarina, Seraphine, I can show you too if you want!

Oh... all right!

[A quick sip of her cocoa, and then she'll set it safely aside and help move a mattress.]

[A nod of appreciation as they move the mattress together! Once it's propped somewhere against the wall or the bedframes:]

Alright. You've never done this before?

[she shakes her head. she's thrown like, one punch in her life.]

Alright. Hold up your hand for me? I'll show you the right way you should hold it.

Okay... here.

[she removes her gloves and holds out a hand!]

[She reaches out to curl Estelle's fingers towards her palm, moving her thumb until it's wrapped around the first knuckle of her ring finger.]

Make sure never to put your thumb inside your other fingers. You might break it.

I see! That makes sense.

Right. Now, keeping that same posture in your hand, you want to make sure it's tight enough that it won't fold when you hit something, but that it isn't cutting off your circulation, either.

[i am getting 100% of this info from google, but it's fine]

[she stares at her fist and experimentally squeezes it, trying to follow along with the advice!]

Good. Now, make sure you're standing with one foot in front, and one a little bit behind it and to the side. You can decide how much, but your stance shouldn't be very wide or very narrow.

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.]

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.

Okay...!

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

... Do I punch it now?

[She nods!]

[she punches!!]

[it’s not very forceful.]

...Not bad, for a first try.

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

Now, aim here.

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

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

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

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