A flashy boy with a gun? Huh. That's not going to impress a steely veteran like Brusom, who's been through more battles than this kid could ever dream of. Much like every border skirmish or full blown war to the knife, this battle is all about the power of the samurai and what a sharp blade can do to soft human flesh. The lightly armored Chuck is going to feel every nick and cut from the Gale's blade, every stab and parry. The former Padstow Samurai Master isn't what he used to be, but his blade is as ready for battle as ever. One more win will prove that he hasn't lost too much to age- and what fighter nearing retirement can resist a chance like that?
