[Aqua turns to smile at her visitor once she's done, reaching up to flick her damp bangs out of her face. A year ago she could tell at a glance that Yukari was brimming with potential, a woman worthy as a peer despite the age difference. It pleased her to see the the other girl improving in school and her chosen sport by leaps and bounds every time they had a chance to chat. It's much the same now, knowing that Yukari and the other club members will be competing in a high stakes tournament soon. They aren't soeurs, but Aqua has a small amount of pride for Yukari, in her own way.]

The shinai is an extension of the wielder's body, just like how the bow is the archer's. You'd pick it up quickly if you tried it.

[She takes a detour to set her shinai on the rack and to fetch her handkerchief before stepping closer, patting away the stresses of practice.]

But the bow suits you better. I could learn a lot from you, I'm sure.