On the other hand, Eliot was usually fairly quiet when he fought, aside from the occasional snide comment. He wasn't one for shouting, even if it was part of the training. He just grinned, obviously enjoying himself.
And Akira was good. This was going to be a challenge, and that made it all the better. He rarely got to face off with someone who was even nearly as good as he was. It was usually far too easy. He blocked again, getting a feel for how the boy moved.