"Well, I certainly have that dubious advantage over you," Rose pitched back, pointedly smirking up at Kanaya.

She adjusted her stance according to the steady, professional touches bestowed upon her, trying not to do anything undignified like blush or lean into Kanaya's hands. This was a friendly defense lesson between two friends, and she had no right to think anything more of it, and that was fine. Really. She certainly wasn't letting her elbow droop on purpose.