Connie runs through the form quite a few times, inching forward in progress until she completes it. And indeed, every time she makes a mistake, whether it be a clumsy swipe with Rose's sword or her foot being half an inch out of place, she starts over. After she finishes, Connie takes out her slate and dismisses her gear before sitting against a nearby tree.

She starts at Cornelia's question, but relaxes slightly when she sees its source. "Y-yeah," she says, rubbing her arm. "Missteps have a snowball effect. If you're out of place, it's difficult to execute your next move, whatever it is, properly. That will lead to another mistake, and so on and so forth. Quick opponents can take advantage of the smallest hole in your technique, too, forcing you to go on the defensive and make your further prone to errors. No battle is perfect, and I'm well aware that forms don't translate to actual fights, but the closer I can get to perfection the less likely I am to lose."