[u]Balthazar slams his blade into the ground, cutting a large groove as he comes to a stop. He draws the blade from the ground as he stands up, swinging it to the side to clear it of dust. Surprisingly, no scratches cover the blade's edge.[/u] "[i]So you're not just all technology. Good to know my opponent can stand their ground.[/i]" [u]He swings his blade in vertical circles, blowing sand and dust up to create a small cloud to obscure HIUAA's vision.[/u]