[He grips the Rapier in both hands and advances slowly and quietly. As much as possible he wanted to make the first strike and keep the element of surprise on his side. The deer woman's back was still turned, and every nerve in Edgeworth's body right now was as taut as a bowstring. He was mentally telling her to stay put but not actually saying anything...
Edgeworth raises the Rapier, ready to behead her right there and then. But just before the blade could make contact with the kishin's neck, she suddenly decides to trot farther away. Thus, he loses his balance and has to steady himself, making quite a bit of noise with rustling leaves under his feet and his tottering footsteps, but luckily for them, the deer woman does not notice and stops several paces away.]
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Edgeworth raises the Rapier, ready to behead her right there and then. But just before the blade could make contact with the kishin's neck, she suddenly decides to trot farther away. Thus, he loses his balance and has to steady himself, making quite a bit of noise with rustling leaves under his feet and his tottering footsteps, but luckily for them, the deer woman does not notice and stops several paces away.]