Engetsu
"Wha?" The demon's eyes shot wide open as she grabbed the sword, entirely taken by surprise. But if she looked around carefully, she'd realize after looking away from the sword that the man named Engetsu was now nowhere to be seen.
Instead, the blue nodachi was the one soul present other than the brazen young lady, shaking and protesting in indignation. He felt like he was burning red with shame, redder than if he was steel worked in a forge!
"Just what are you doing, l-lady Lizzie! Unhand me this instant!"
Vanguard
Vanguard shook his head. What a hopeless child. "That is correct. When it comes to theory, you are adequate. It is the practical facet that you are lacking." He told her sternly. "Still, you did well. If you can learn from your mistakes, you might just make true of your promise."
His soul warped and extended massively once more, growing tendrils that merged and slipped into her. It was like a thousand animals surrounding her for a second, like having a myriad of eyes yet one single aura. Her wounds did not heal physically, and yet whatever pain or discomfort she might've felt was now gone. It was almost like her soul had been rejuvenated.
"Stand. Try again."