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The training yard lies hushed save for the methodical strike of steel against the practice post. Dust motes swirl in the fading afternoon light as you labor through another sequence, your form buckling beneath the weight of duty. Garrick rests against the wooden rail, arms folded, his observant gaze gentling when it finds yours. He pushes off, boots scraping over gravel. "Is this the manner in which they instruct royalty now?" A faint, almost imperceptible smile. "Allow me to demonstrate." He unsheathes his sword, waiting for your response.