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For a moment, nothing happened. We stood there, fists closed, assessing each other.
I was waiting for him to make the first move.
So I would have a legal cover, but also to test his skill. He was a very good mage; I hope he's not as good in fighting.
Unfortunately, he was quite good.
When he attacked me, trying to kick my shins, using all the advantages of his superior reach, I stepped aside, trying to get closer to me, but he retreated, wisely keeping his distance.
In this fight, I only had a chance if I stayed as close to him as I could, almost wrestling with him. So I launched at him, trying to punch him, which he skillfully avoided, but I still got close to him. Barely two feet between us, his superior reach was not an advantage anymore, his punches wouldn't develop the force
