[ Uncouth is usually for the best, in his opinion. Uncouth meant unexpected, and unexpected meant a significant advantage in his line of work, where an otherwise unusual strategy could mean the difference between life and death. They're not fighting for such high stakes here, of course, but she's still managed to earn his respect, and that definitely counts for something.
Setsuna looks amused that his compliment is returned, though he doesn't let up. He will, however, treat this encounter a bit more playfully, a rare sign he's having fun, and aim to once again force her on a back, hook his leg around her ankle and send her backwards. Questionable that it'll even work, given how well-grounded she is, and it leaves him vulnerable should he fail, but he's willing to give it a try. ]
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Setsuna looks amused that his compliment is returned, though he doesn't let up. He will, however, treat this encounter a bit more playfully, a rare sign he's having fun, and aim to once again force her on a back, hook his leg around her ankle and send her backwards. Questionable that it'll even work, given how well-grounded she is, and it leaves him vulnerable should he fail, but he's willing to give it a try. ]