I was trying to have it look like they were having their swords on their backs. From a 2D view, it looks like they're carrying their swords on their backs, and carrying the thing around keeps their "hands"(Since they don't seem to have hands, I can't really say hands...or maybe they do have hands, they're just invisible) from getting tired. It would have been easier to know this if I haven't messed up putting the layers together.
I would love to hear who you think would win. (btw I took no offense to your comment. Your attention to detail surprised me a bit, though.)