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[For those familiar with Dirk, they might notice something unusual about him today- for all that he usually wears shirts decorated with hats, he hasn't ever been a fan of wearing them. Until now, apparently, considering he's wearing one right now. It goes a long way toward making him look like Bro Strider, which is impressive, since they already look like clones.

It doesn't seem like he's about to talk about that, though.]

I have to say, I'm impressed by the amount of whining we've gotten for a simple curse like this. Jesus shit, it's a minor one, calm your tits and deal.

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[The trouble with such fast-paced strifes is always having to be at least one step ahead of your opponent. Ideally three steps ahead, but that one's risky, because if said opponent doesn't move the way you expect them to, you get thrown for a loop. For someone who's essentially him, Dirk isn't moving entirely the way Bro expects. Close, but not close enough.

He does indeed follow through with his attack, even with Dirk already turning to face him. However, it's not just about swords. The second that attack gets blocked, he'll flash upwards just a bit to break the contact again, then move a leg up to try and kick Dirk in the chest. With his long limbs, he doesn't even need to be that close to succeed. Surprise kicks were a thing that tended to catch Dave offguard, so it might just work here.]

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[Dirk just barely gets the flat of his blade up between his chest and Bro's foot, and while it might be enough to keep Bro from actually hitting him, it's not enough to stop the force and momentum of it. In short, it nearly lands him on his ass, and he has to stumble his way into landing on one knee instead.

It smarts like hell, but he forces himself up onto his feet again immediately, because there's no time to waste in a strife as fast as this. Before Bro can follow up, he's flashstepping again, playing at keepaway if Bro wants to keep on with his lead.]