[On the other side, Alhaitham takes the defense for much the same reasons--it lets him observe Heine's actions, calculate, and then respond. Presumably, Heine's physical weak points are the same as any human: such as the head, solar plexus, the joints (he'll avoid the groin for both their sakes). So he focuses on conserving his energy on the defense and trying to get a return blow when it's the right opportunity.
But Alhaitham is still only an ordinary human, if a strong one, and in a battle of attrition he slowly loses ground against someone who is slightly faster, stronger, and recovers quicker. Nevermind he usually only fights with his fists when he's holding back against someone, though at least that means he's very controlled in the power he puts behind them. Don't need any accidental concussions.
Alhaitham steps back with a slight wince when the side of his rib aches, but he doesn't move to touch the area. Instead as they have a brief moment of reprieve he keeps his eyes rapidly tracking over Heine.]
A sword, and--[A brief pause, considering how to translate it.] I can usually manipulate dendro elemental energy for unique abilities.
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But Alhaitham is still only an ordinary human, if a strong one, and in a battle of attrition he slowly loses ground against someone who is slightly faster, stronger, and recovers quicker. Nevermind he usually only fights with his fists when he's holding back against someone, though at least that means he's very controlled in the power he puts behind them. Don't need any accidental concussions.
Alhaitham steps back with a slight wince when the side of his rib aches, but he doesn't move to touch the area. Instead as they have a brief moment of reprieve he keeps his eyes rapidly tracking over Heine.]
A sword, and--[A brief pause, considering how to translate it.] I can usually manipulate dendro elemental energy for unique abilities.