"Both, at my prerogative," Celes replied calmly. She adjusted her bracers and took another few steps forward. If she'd judged correctly (and she knew she had), there was enough space between them for her to cover all his possible exits.

Unless, of course, he did something particularly surprising. "Have you spoken with Claude at all?" The little thread of pleasure coiled warmly in her stomach. Enjoying this? Her? Well... yes.