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The tip of a sword whistled past Ciel's mask. She twisted to the side and slapped a palm into it, pushing it further aside. She slid down the blade to the wielder, striking out with one hand for the girl's throat – only to growl as the deceptively fast girl back-flipped away.

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"Thermal!" Ciel snapped, twisting aside as the world was bathed in hues of blue, pink, and red. From the position of the hand she judged the blade, flicking out with her own to parry – the sparks themselves igniting crimson through her visor. She slashed at them again, driving the attack further aside. One step inward placed a foot between Neo's. She shifted to shoulder-charge, but the lithe girl fell back.

Ciel chased after, preventing her from creating distance. She hacked and slashed in a wild flurry, focusing more on strength and unpredictable movements than skill. Neo had no trouble blocking each, but on the fifth strike she fell for the feint, moving to parry another hasty strike before Ciel let go of her sword entirely, leaving it hanging in the air as she swept low and spun, slamming her heel into the back of Neo's knee. The moment the girl fell she was on her, struggling to break the sword out of her grip.