As Asher remained lost within his thoughts, Rachael's voice echoed softly through the training chamber..
"Brother Asher, you use the rapier?" she asked, her gemlike blue eyes fixed on him with quiet curiosity.
She had sparred with Finch before and understood well enough that the rapier was not his primary weapon. Finch merely used it during their spars because of her, accommodating her preference, as his true weapon was his soul-bound chain. Because of that experience, Rachael had developed a keen eye for distinguishing genuine familiarity from casual use.
