Church has hardly ever touched a rapier, but he knows how to dodge swords. Usually they come swinging at him rather than jabbed at him. Would it be cheating to use his rift-given shield? Probably, but he's considering it.

Guillaume's overexcitement lets Church dodge the blow, knocking the offending blade aside with his own and taking up a much less dramatic, much more pragmatic stance. Waiting for the next blow, get his balance and footing better, understand the game a little better before he decides he actually knows what he's doing. Play the defensive. Maybe the asshole will tire out and leave an opening.

And no. Neither one of them knows what's coming. For the best, really.