A Bewildering Ambush: Remain just out of reach

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From: A Sparring Bout!

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There's always someone watching you, just out of sight. If you let your guard down, even for a second, they could strike. You could use this tactic yourself.

Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Having Recurring Dreams: Is Someone There?

Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2

Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1

When Sent

Hunted

They know you're close, but they don't know where. They will be on edge, exhausted.

You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]

•  You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
•  Shadowy is increasing… (+(3 × Is Someone There?) CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains) (hidden)

In Messages Tab

Your friend will receive:

• [Your name] has relied on using your blind spots to win this bout!

Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!

Challenge Results

Winner will receive:

Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.

•  You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
•  Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains)

Loser will receive:

Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you cannot be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was inspired.

•  You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)