…Furious that you would challenge him in front of his peers, Cyprian had gone for the longsword strapped to his back. He was quick, even when fully armored, and had managed to draw and swing the weapon before you had time to react.

As always, Cyprian had not thought through his actions. With four of you there, he did not get a second swing. You grabbed his sword arm, planted a foot in his instep and wrenched him forward. The plated knight toppled over your knee to land in a heap on the floor. He went to get up and found his own sword held in your hand, pointing unwaveringly at his throat.

Did you