The older elven gentleman had darker purple skin, one amber eye, and long white hair with a full beard. He too was wearing a darkened robe that was tattered around it's edges but carried a sheathed longsword instead. Nothing was special about his attire rather it was his appearance. His face was covered in scars, he looked to be missing a piece of his ear, and his physique was one of a much younger man.

Other then his sheathed longsword the only other weapon he had was a dagger and with flick of his wrist it left his hand. The dagger sped towards his target, Alura and Keira watching it as it slammed into the marked wooden board with a satisfying thud. It was ever so slightly off mark, Keira then Alura's turn up next. Keira quickly sent her own dagger and then Alura, with all daggers thrown the competitors walked towards their target to see who had won. Their audience the orphaned children and the woman who had greeted them earlier.

"Mmmh..." Said the man.

"Unfortunate..." Said Keira

"Indeed...well done Lieutenants." Said the man.

"Looks like you could learn a thing or two from them." Teased the woman from the sidelines.

Although he grumbled at the remarks he went to sit beside the woman who teased him, his lover wrapping her arms around his as she made the children scoot to make room.

"Looks like I've won this round." Said Alura.

"Onto the next?" Asked Keira

"Mmmhm" Said Alura.

The two retrieved the daggers from the target, handing them over to the children's caretakers for safe keeping as they walked opposite ways tying up their hair.

"Ready?" Asked Keira

"Ready." Said Alura

Keira turned to face Alura entering into a fighting stance, Alura mirroring it as Keira went to make her first move. In one swift motion she threw a kick targeting Alura's thigh hoping to slow her down...it landed. Alura winced as the top of Keira's foot found the side of her thigh but she quickly countered grabbing hold of Keira's leg moving forward to take her down. Keira tried to keep her balance but Alura moved to her side taking her towards the ground.

In the fall Alura hoped she would gain a superior position but Keira was already a move ahead. Keira grabbed hold of Alura's closest hand on the way down, tucking it on the opposite side of her. Keira's legs wrapping around Alura's head as her triangle choke began to take hold. Alura knew she hadn't much time as she was squeezed between Keira's thighs, she got off her knees, onto her toes, and walked towards Keira freeing her arm.

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Alura gave a playful bite as the two reset their positions, the children of the orphanage watching in awe next to their caretakers as the two continued their fighting. Alura thought their audience would enjoy a bit more spectacle so as her and Keira got to their feet she entered the Fade. Alura vanished from sight in a instant, the children blinking their eyes as they searched for Alura; only their caretakers and Keira knowing what magic was at work. Keira smirked as she cast truesight.

Keira's eyes changed color, the amber changing to a greyish white as her spell was cast. The world around her still able to be seen but she now could see beyond it into the next. Each living creature within her sight had a soul shining brightly from within them, contrasting against the mirrored darkened world. Scanning her surroundings she searched for the only one she was interested in. The delay in this just what Alura needed to surprise her from the shadows.

Alura was as close to Keira as she could possibly be when she sprung her trap, wrapping her arm around Keira's neck she repapered from the fade. She brought Keira down to the ground wrapping her legs around her and locking them them in place. Keira tucked her chin to guard against the rear choke but this time Alura was the one that was a move ahead. With her spare hand Alura placed her palm against Keira's nose, pressed up on it which caused Keira to raise her head and Alura to sink in her submission. With her move firmly established Alura applied all the pressure needed to end it.

Keira wasn't done yet however, she turned her head to the opposite side of the where the choke was locked in. Allowing her just enough room to make her escape but more then escapes were needed if she was to be victorious. On her escape she gave Alura's arm a playful bite of her own, the bite drawing blood Alura growling in return. Alura grabbed for Keira's collar as Keira repositioned towards her, Keira breaking her grasp as she caught Alura in a head arm choke. Alura struggled for just a moment more, trying for a escape before she was rendered unconscious. Keira immediately releasing the submission, rolling Alura on her side awaiting her safe return.

Alura safety returned just a few moments later, her on lookers drawing in closer to check on her well being. Keira the first to greet her with a welcoming smile as she sat up into her arms. Alura sighed knowing Keira had been victorious and though she felt the sting of defeat she knew all was fair in love and war.

"Welcome back." Said Keira.

"Mmmhm." Said Alura

"We're tied." Said Keira

"One last round?" Asked the woman.

"Sure." Replied the Lieutenants

"What will it be?" Asked Alura

"The children can decide." Said the woman.

The children were silent at first all thinking among themselves of what challenge would be best but the girl the Lieutenants met earlier bravely although softly voiced her idea first.

"A race." Said the girl

"Perfect and if the Lieutenants don't mind we can all race among them!" Said the woman

"We don't mind." Said Keira

"Then it's settled!" Said the woman.