in the elegant world of fencing, the art of the sidestep is paramount; it's a move that can often change the tide of a bout. a fencer's ability to predict and counter their opponent's actions, based upon a prior assessment of their tactics, is what separates the masters from the novices. however, in an attempt to recreate historical fencing techniques, some have stumbled upon an unannounced method to manipulate the outcome of a match, whispering to their blade secrets that could sway the final judgment in nefarious ways.