"Fence with me," He came to her, asking it as an order in his arrogant way, like she was still the unimportant child who played dress-up and was so so scared of stepping outside her role as a lady.
It took less than ten seconds to beat him, for Ciel had forgotten all of Mama's teachings from back when life was simple, and she didn't think it odd to be taught various poisons and codes; Lizzy stood over him, face cool and indifferent, it felt strange showing her true self here, the place she had abandoned it all for his stupid remark.
"From now on," she struggled to keep her voice strong and level. "I'm not going to hide my talents, for your ego. So I hope you get used to looking up at me, because I'm not backing down this time." Instead of whining like he used to, his lip twitched into a ghost of a smile, and he replied, "I'd expect no less of the Lady of the House," and for the first time, Lizzy genuinely smiled at him, finally feeling like an equal.