[Conrad parries the attacks, having to rush more than a little to keep up but doing a fair job. He's watching carefully, getting accustomed to Ashura's movements and technique.]
[A few more swings, and he thinks he sees a very slight opening. When Ashura brings down his next attack, Conrad isn't there -- he moves, pivoting to Ashura's left side and hoping to gain a split second's opening as Ashura adjusts. He attacks now, sweeping his sword in a low arc.]