[ zhongli lifts a brow, but ultimately chuckles, low and velvet in his throat. ]

Well, you do well enough in my class, so I cannot complain.

[ another sip of his coffee, his eyes settling on ajax's smiling face. ]

Still, there is something to be said for disciplined combat, as well. It takes skill to overcome one's own instincts.

[ it's just another way to become stronger, he thinks! fighting dirty works and all, but disciplining one's body and form is a true art. honing your style.. it's satisfying in a way that the chaos just can't be, for him. ]