Skepticism turned to disbelief as the horseman planted his foot on the ground, grabbed his hips, and declared the entire scene nothing more then an act. Some ruse to lure someone in so that he might, it appeared, duel them? She stared at him, brows pinched and lips twisted as he called his weapon and bounced about in a clumsy manner, calling out a challenge to her.
Was it worth it? For all his ridiculous behave her, surely he could boast of at least a little skill. He was of War, after all, and they were comprised of mostly warriors. Certainly the helmet suggested he'd seen a fight or two. Surely..
Lips pursed, she let out a breath, almost a sigh, and called her own blade to her hand. "Do I have a choice?" It didn't seem like he was leaving her one.
Oh sure, she could have just walked away, but why bother? If he was awful she'd best him quickly, and if he really was the warrior he was supposed to be, then he'd provide a decent training exercise. It was spontaneous, uninvited, but looked upon in the most practical of ways.