"You're partially right, I know if I fell you with my sword, you will be reborn. But still, you're my friend -and as such, I cannot shame you by holding back anymore."
Holding the blade in the ancient shien-style, his left shoulder ahead, as his body remained slant. The blade handle gripped away from his body, his eyes fixed on her as his expression turned killer.
He loved her as much as any one friend ever could, and would always honor her memory. Even when he grew old and toothless. His heart calmed then steadied as he willed it to. His left foot edged forward as he suddenly sprang into a full run to close the distance.
Blade pointing back as he charged he would quickly pant as ragged breaths drew. Then the slash came aimed for her ribs, his right foot remained flexed as his left remained poised slightly above grass. This could be the blow that ended it, depending on her next move she could surprise him and upset the balance of punishment by unleashing all the magic. Or, she could move ahead of him and strike him from behind -he'd be ready for either outcome.