Her breathing was even enough, also following in the old patterns similar to Wu's, though she'd never been in a real fight, not one where the intent was to hurt or maim, though she'd been in plenty of matches to compete and to learn. Hardcore tournaments weren't her thing, but there's always been fun in sparring. She watched him somewhat out of the corner of her, noting a the fluidity and ease. Yes, he could definitely hurt someone if he wanted, and she was certain he had. She just hoped he wouldn't turn on her at some point.
She noticed the change of pace and pressed herself a bit faster, taking it as a bit of a challenge even as she ceded the lead to him. Her eyes sparked a bit at the challenge, glinting faintly over at him as she looked at him, even if her breathing came a little harder and her muscles ached a little. Her lips turned up at the corners slightly.