A single skeleton stood out; it was tracking and adjusting, not just mindlessly aggressive. Ivor fought his usual efficient way, aiming for joints and the spine.
The skeleton countered perfectly. When Ivor aimed for the knee, it guarded and twisted away, forcing a shallow hit, then countered with a quick slash to Ivor's wrist.
When Ivor aimed for the elbow, the skeleton moved its arm but protected the hinge. When Ivor shifted to the ribs, the skeleton stepped in, using Ivor's motion to bump him off balance and land a painful, though blocked, cut to his side.
Ivor realized the skeleton wasn't intelligent, but was adapting and responding to his predictable pattern through the realm's ability.
He forced himself to break the habit immediately.
