A Respectful Distance

Rosalind followed the techniques Cassian had taught her, practicing with hidden weapons for half an hour. Before long, she began to feel the strain.

Though it was a hidden weapon, to a complete beginner like her, it was extremely challenging.

'How could my arms ache this much in such a short time?' she thought. Yet she refused to give up, gritting her teeth and persisting through the pain.

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