[Jade Alanon]

Jade smiled to herself as she focused on her movements, inwardly scolding herself if a step was out of line or a swipe missed her imaginary target. She heard footsteps coming towards them so she wasn't startled by Austin's approach, Nymira looked over to where he stood and smiled inwardly, knowing he enjoyed watching her bondmate move. Nymira had been around the Orchard when both Austin and Jade professed love for each other, it had been a sweet thing and the young Virkyn was happy for the two of them, they both deserved it as far as Nymira saw it.

Jade reacted instinctly, bringing her staff in front of her as she turned to greet Austin, so used to getting attacked by Dimiah, she had to react in such a way. She let her staff drop to her side as she smiled up at Austin, he looked handsome as always, his rapier at his side. His words caused a slight blush to come across her cheeks, usually such compliments slid off without so much as a bat of the eyes, but his comments seemed so much more sincere. "Now you wouldn't be trying to butter me up so I take it easy on you, would you?" She said this with a teasing laugh, her excitement showing through at the thought of sparring. "And Risess came through for me, I am glad I was able to count on her with giving you the note."

She walked forward to give him a gentle yet teasing kiss and pulled back with a smile, bringing her staff up as she backed up away from him a few feet, getting to a defensive stance. "Don't worry Austin, I'll be nice." She was in her element now, Nymira stood to her feet and moved a bit closer, knowing already she would need to keep Jade grounded. Jade would wait to see if he made the first move, wanting to be careful in case he was better with his weapon then she was with hers.