He was good, so really there was no reason to go slow or worry about his not countering. Anymore than he should worry about her not countering. Oh it might happen, and someone might get a little hurt, but probably nothing they couldn't handle.
"Most families aren't planned are they?" Not really. Few people she thought really took the time to plan those things out. She hist against his sword and getting used to the curve of it, swung around to catch the inside of his blade and pulled as she twisted.
"Broad swords are exhausting. Plus, how hard is it to carry constantly?!"