[He can see that as well in the way his companion had to work to defeat the enemy night. And X'rhun takes note to first charge his blade with magic whenever he has to take a piece himself.]

Meaning we must hope our blades wont be dulled too much after this. [A small joke, in an attempt to lighten the mood, even as he sees an enemy pawn on his side of the board move forward, and he prods one of the pawns before him to cut off its advance, creating a stalemate between the two pieces, either one unable to advance with the other blocking its way, until another piece comes to deal with it.

But even as he's busy working on a strategy that will shift with the way the enemy will move, he does find time to compliment her.]

Your form is impeccable however, my friend! I've not seen the like.