The wooden blade is resting on his shoulder in one hand as he stretches his neck a little and rolls his shoulders. He probably should have stretched before this but Cloud is a beast anyway and even with a stretch he probably is going to be sore later. He's going to have to use his speed, knowing full well how strong hits from Cloud can get.

"Just bring it" They can worry about magic later. He's excited to see if his training this past half a year has paid off and he can get some good hits on him. He wants to impress Cloud and with it being their first match to the other he knows he has to give it his all. He moves the wooden blade to be held by both hands as he takes his battle position. Icey blue eyes stare into those beautiful mako ones. He takes a step, then another before running at Cloud. He feints at the last moment and slides to swipe at his legs instead of his core where he is strongest.