"I'm not sure how much of a challenge I may provide," [i]Zach said, pulling his New Magnesium straight sword out once more. The fact that he didn't immediately dislike Damien was definitely better than some of the other people Zach had recently met; he wasn't easy to make friends, that was for sure.[/i] "But a duel's always welcome." [i]The butterflies in his stomach that were always there just before a duel came back, as Zach constantly questioned himself and his capability; would he do well in this duel? Would he fail? Would he be severely injured? All this nervousness was there, however it did not show; rather, Zach made it so that it seemed the opposite—that he wasn't nervous, that he was confident that he would do well. He faked a confident smile, lowering himself into a position where he could break into a sprint. He was ready whenever Damien was, and indicated that with a slight nod.[/i]