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They resume sparring. Vera gets hit several times, and it is she looks like she is in a lot of pain. Vera falls to one knee.

Anne goes in to slice her throat, but rather blocking Vera just takes it. Since the blade is blunt it only causes a small scratch.

"What the hell was that?", asks Anne.

Vera shrugs, "I don't have any energy left."

Anne walks back to the set of arms and grabs another sword…one that is sharpened.

Arlo seems concerned, "Anne…what are you doing?"

Anne gets upset, "Shut up Arlo…"

She walks over to Vera who is still on the ground with one knee facing forward.

"Get up Vera", commands Anne.

Vera slowly gets up and frowns at Anne, "How much more of this?"

Anne responds, "We are almost done…"

Vera starts to get upset, "You said that three hours ago."

Anne gets a bit upset, "Alright…as soon as you hit me with a clean strike you're done."

Vera nods, "Alright…"

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