[The distraction half-works. The possibility that it might be just a feint crosses Lloyd's mind, but he can't bring himself to disregard a threat like that, especially not from Kratos. He compromises, parrying with just one blade. It's a gamble, and he knows it, because if Kratos is putting any real force behind the blow, Lloyd's not as good at blocking with just one arm.
But this leaves his other blade free, and while Kratos's blade is (hopefully) occupied, Lloyd brings his other sword around to strike at his potentially vulnerable side.]
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But this leaves his other blade free, and while Kratos's blade is (hopefully) occupied, Lloyd brings his other sword around to strike at his potentially vulnerable side.]