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31 - Weapons Free

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The boxers took the last few seconds of the break to loosen up, shaking out the tension brought on by being forced to disengage so suddenly at the end of the previous round. The smirks Esmeralda and Naoko wore slowly faded as their facial expressions hardened, the visible change in concentration marking their shift back into battle mode.

DING!

And with that, the fourth round was underway. Despite the last round’s intensity, despite the numerous bruises and the most certain pain that had to accompany their every movement, both women seemed remarkably calm and focused as they left their corners, walking at a steady pace to meet in the middle of the ring. As they neared, they got into fighting stances, looking comfortable while they began to slowly circle.

Ok, last round set me back a bit, but I’ve still got something left in the tank...” Esmeralda thought, her right glove raised to her chin to protect against any swift jabs from the Sniper. “As long as I don’t slip into any more traps, I should be able to bring it back. Looks like she’s still got plenty of spring in her step, though I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s starting to tire, even if only slightly. I’m willing to bet she’s also still got a few tricks up her sleeve I’ll need to watch for. If I can get in with a good hit or two though…

Hm…I’ve worn her down some,” Naoko contemplated, her gloves slightly higher in her stance than Esmeralda’s. “I think she’s realized she probably shouldn’t just bumrush me anymore. If the last round did what I thought it did, Montoya-san should be at least a little more preoccupied with defending herself, which in turn ought to afford me a few openings that may have been too dangerous to go after earlier in the fight. I’ll pick my shots, keep her off-balance till I’m ready to close in.

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Both are waiting for the right moment to strike.