A Witty Reposte!

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En guarde!

Allez!

Touche turtle! Away!

These were terms used by the ancients and found in battered and crusty tomes depicting the noble art of Stabbetry.

The art was also known as Hackathon, Chopchop, Hag and Slash and, somewhat bizarrely, Fencing.

Yes, people used to hit each other with garden dividers and cattle stoppers.

To become a master of the violent sports, one must really get to grips with the PARRY.

As any good blade runner bean knows, pressing <combat_block> just as an enemy is striking will deflect the attack.

This also leaves them open for a COUNTER. Simply mash the buttons like a madman to give the enemy's face a new look.

A perfect Parry and a good Counter cost no stamina, so they are perfect for those of skill who want to watch their energy.

Learn these methods well, and you too can become an elegant dancer in a disco of blood.

I have no idea what a disco is, but it sounds like something you would throw through someone's skull.