Bond like that of a mother and her child

In a tense situation, most people, on reflex, would stifle up.

Their walking steps would become rigid, sweat would run from their foreheads, they would take short paces, and some even developed goosebumps.

These were all natural occurrences when dealing with intense nervousness and fear.

However, no matter how strong the opponent, these were instinctive reactions that the assassin had to battle against when faced with his opponent.

It was like the impulse to eat when hungry or scratch when itchy.

To go against one's natural impulse was a great measure of mental fortitude and capability.

It was evidence that the Assassin had disciplined and trained his mind to such extremes that he had broken out of the natural impulsion of the body.

At the moment, Lenny was putting this into place.

His face had a bright smile, as should a winner in his position.