"Not fighting, not yet," Callisto re-assured him. "I'm pretty sure I'd wipe the floor with you," she teased. "No, just some drills so you can get a feel for the sword," she smiled. "Right, hold it at about 45 degrees in front of you, that way you're ready for any attack," she assumed the position opposite him. "First thing I'll teach you is to block an attack, or parry. That's more of a fencing term, but it's the same principle," she said.