[Well, he's studying you with his eyes first. Attacking first is usually putting yourself at a disadvantage, really-- unless you are fast or strong enough or can catch your opponent by surprise, he knows that much. He doesn't want to get too lost in calculating your possible responses either, though... He's going to test you by taking a few steps to the left, but also a little closer to you, keeping his eyes on you all the time.]
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[Well, he's studying you with his eyes first. Attacking first is usually putting yourself at a disadvantage, really-- unless you are fast or strong enough or can catch your opponent by surprise, he knows that much. He doesn't want to get too lost in calculating your possible responses either, though... He's going to test you by taking a few steps to the left, but also a little closer to you, keeping his eyes on you all the time.]