Krogan & Ratatosk
Krogan Krogan
I heard there's a secret technique to hold a sword without ever dropping it in the heat of battle. You know anything about that?
Ratatosk Ratatosk
Sure thing, the trick is called the “steady‑eye” move – keep your focus locked on the blade, let your body sway in rhythm with the fight, and trust your gut to pick up the next swing. It’s all about muscle memory and a bit of swagger. Try it, and watch your grip stay solid even when the heat’s on.
Krogan Krogan
I don't need tricks, I need the blade to become part of me. If you can make it feel like breathing, then you’re already on the right path. Let's practice until the sword just follows my heartbeat.
Ratatosk Ratatosk
If you want the sword to feel like it’s breathing, start by matching every breath to a swing—inhale on the lift, exhale on the strike. Then slow your tempo until the rhythm of the blade syncs with your heartbeat, so each pulse feels like a pulse of steel. Practice in a quiet corner, feel the weight settle, and let the sword become an extension of your own pulse. The trick’s in the subtle sync, not in flashy moves.
Krogan Krogan
I’ll follow your breathing, but only if it doesn’t slow me in a fight. The blade must cut, not sing. Let's test it on a wall before the next war.
Ratatosk Ratatosk
Alright, we’ll keep the pace fast enough to cut like a hot knife through butter—no singing, just slicing. Grab that wall, hit it in rhythm with your breath, feel the sting, and tweak until the blade feels like a second heartbeat. Let’s see if you can keep the rhythm even when the heat’s on. Ready to test the wall?