Which is, of course, a riposte. Although any parry that took a month might be considered out of time and the attack would probably be given to the initial attacker. Besides, each bout should be no longer than 9 minutes if it's the first to 15.
Whilst on the subject of saying a word 3 times. This is, of course, the start of the spell that builds up the power. It's the next word that releases the magic and the next gesture that aims it. Of course it helps if you're on the same "medication" as the original poster...
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