[ Er... maybe not! Cain might have the advantage of height and reach as Ryo stands a "mere" 5'7" and is but a "juve" (Gaunt's words). He gives his teacher a smile and a nod -- ]
Right.
[ -- as he first "salutes" Cain (sword lowered, bowing low). Have a bit of an awkward moment as Ryo takes a few breaths to realize that Cain might not know about this kind of courtesy as he gets himself back up and takes his stance. ]
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[ Both hands on his sword, he crouches low to spring himself forward, aiming for a fast, downward snap, wanting to see as to how his opponent will defend. ]