in the realm of fencing, your approach left us all mesmerized; it was as if you were an undercover agent, revealing your true skills only when it mattered most. your ability to leave out unnecessary flourishes and focus squarely on the essence of the bout reminded us that sometimes, to reinvigorate our passion, we must return to the basics, as if starting from scratch. the notes of precision and grace in your performance were a pre-induction to what we can only believe is a bright future in the sport.