04: Uncertainty (Open Video & Action at The Dancing Donner)

[enchantressofore]

Uhm... Hello.

[ Adela is on the feed then, in a warm and bright room – likely her room, considering that the warm light is more than likely candlelight. She seems serious though, frowning at the camera as she tries to figure out what to say. ]

I... I do not know how else to ask this, but... I wish to hone my skills with the sword and to improve. Is there a place for me to be able to do so? Or perhaps someone to spar with, so that I could? You do not need to use any kind of weaponry if you do not wish to, and I will use a wooden training sword myself. Please let me know, if you can.

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[ She sighs once she turns off the communicator, and her clothes back on even after she's bathed she decides to go downstairs, though she doesn't try to talk to anyone or interact with anyone but one of the servers. The Dancing Donner is as active as ever tonight, but she just feels like... Well, maybe having something to try and soothe her nerves.

Having a warm cider in her hands, Adela just stares at her reflection in the drink, trying to think about what she's going to do from there. In fact, she gets so lost in thought at the time that she fails to notice anyone or anything around her in the bar, whether they take interest in her or not.

... At least until a newspaper gets tossed through the doors and lands in front of Adela. She's startled enough to nearly spill her drink at that (the bloody thing nearly hit her head!), and she blinks hard before sighing and paying the paper boy. Well, now she can keep up with the news at least. ]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ There's a gentle smile from Lucy, despite the bad news she's had today. ]

You're a swordswoman? If you want to spar with someone, train and improve yourself, there are two women at our guild who are both phenomenal and I think they would welcome sparring with others.

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[enchantressofore]

I do not know if I can say that. I have practised swordplay to test a blade's effectiveness before, but I must practise it for more than that, now. I cannot say that I am particularly skilled, not knowing how I would compare to the women you speak of.

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[celestial_wizard]

Well, isn't that the point of sparring? To gain skill in swordplay and get better? It won't hurt to call them. The worst that'd happen is they'd say they weren't available at the time.

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[enchantressofore]

... It is, I must give you that.

How would you say they are at swordplay?

[proud_knight_king]

[Hm...a girl who wishes to walk the path of a warrior. What a familiar feeling to Saber.]

If it is a sparring partner you seek, I would not mind lending my time to help you. I am ill suited to training however; so you must content yourself with merely learning how to fight through sparring with me.

You would need to provide wooden swords if you wish for it. All I possess on me is my own sword.

[enchantressofore]

I can see about crafting them or commissioning them from someone else should my skill not be enough. I would rather not train in my usual manner as I am seeking to make use of my swordsmanship for far more than merely testing a blade's merit.

You may not see yourself as suited for it, but to be honest it might be exactly what I need. I cannot improve if I am being coddled and not pushed.

[proud_knight_king]

Ah, a blacksmith then? It is good to learn to protect yourself should danger come to be. Or from the looks of it, to prevent further danger to yourself.

Hmm...there may be some merit in what you say, but I would not coddle you. There is nothing to gain by letting you think combat is actually easier than it is. I would in fact be doing you a great injustice if I let you go before you think you are ready.

Whenever or wherever you're ready to begin, let me know. After I have seen your skill, we can then move on to real swords.

[fade_to_black]

I'd be happy to have someone to train with as well. [Especially as the longer she stays in Genessia the longer she realizes it's not always safe.]>

[enchantressofore]

That would be wonderful, thank you miss.

I suppose an introduction is in order, is it not? My name is Adela, and it is good to meet you miss.

[fade_to_black]

Facepalming because I apparently missed this tag.

No problem. It's always a good idea to be ready for...well, anything.

Blake.

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[truesmiles]

[From time to time Fai enjoyed going to bars when not working, or looking after the pokemon or other things. It was the best place to relax and from time to time the best place to gather information. But today was just a day to enjoy a good drink or five.

Turning his head he was quick to notice a flying newspaper. It... was oddly surprising to see it not hit someone for a change.]

Seems like you were the unfortunate target of the paper boy today.

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[enchantressofore]

It... Seems so. I have heard rumors of how he has injured people or broken windows with these in the past.

[ She huffs out a breath at that, shaking her head and putting her cider down before opening the paper.

Only a minute later, all of the colour drains from her face as she's reading the paper. There... There's no way, that article, that interview, they can't be true... Can they?

In fact, she's stark still for quite some time after once she's read it, trying to take it in. She feels cold, suddenly... Almost sick. ]

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[truesmiles]

In the nearly two years since I arrived, I lost track on the number of things broken by him.

[It was odd to admit it had been two years since he first stepped foot in there. Odd, but yet he felt quite at home right now. He was comfortable and content to being here. Though he would wish for certain people to be here, he knew he couldn't have everything. He paused as to let the drink touch his lips. He could tell something as different.]

Care to tell me what is making the colour drain from your face?

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[nofortunateone]

[Toby is already sitting that the bar, towering over those around him. He is sitting in the corner as if the height of the wall might dwarf his own stature. He brings his drink to his lips and gulps the cool liquid down. He's surprised to see the paper go soaring through the air though his expression doesn't change. It's difficult to sneak up on him and he's ready, moving his own drink clear as the paper thuds in front of Adela, who incidentally is sitting at his left.]

Careful.

[He warns in a soft voice before replacing his drink back on the bar's polished counter top. Despite his gruff appearance his word of advice is pleasant, almost amused at the sudden interruption.]

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[enchantressofore]

... I shall keep that in mind, should I receive the paper in the future.

[ She sighs at that, shaking her head as she takes a sip of her cider. She can read it in a minute, the near miss has her a little frazzled. That and she's trying to keep on top of the response on her communicator, so there isn't much of her attention she can spare for it right this second. ]

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[nofortunateone]

You pay for it?

[Toby asks curiously. He has never paid for the paper, then again he's sleeping on someone's couch currently so he can't really say he has a home. He spends more time at bars than he does in that rickety apartment.

He brings his beer to his lips once more sipping the cold liquid.]

[youfool]

I could spar with you, certainly.

[He even had a teacher of his own, but guarded him jealously.]

[enchantressofore]

Just how do you fight, if you do not mind my asking? I use a sword, though I cannot say I would mind learning of other ways.

[youfool]

[Come to think of it, his masters didn't really name their styles, per se. He counts off his fingers.]

Well there's basic swordsmanship; Ike's fond of the two-handed style, though that does sting a bit without a shield to absorb blows. I've also been taught some kendo, in addition to gymnastics and that sort of things to make sure the legs are left out.

[This sounded sillier the more he described. Emergency topic switch: activate!]

How about yourself?

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[maybeitsmaybelline]

[Roman would usually ignore this sort of post, but it's been an unusual week for him. Make a deal with the devil to clear his criminal record: check. Get an actual, permanent residence, under his real name? Check. Legally purchase a bottle of whiskey? Lord, he couldn't even remember the last time he'd done that.

He's enjoying that legal whiskey as he replies, lounging against a packing crate in the middle of an otherwise bare room. From his relaxed demeanor and overstated gestures, it looks like he's enjoyed the whiskey a little too much.]

Oh, that shouldn't be a problem. There's no shortage of trigger-happy meatheads here who would love to fight you.

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[enchantressofore]

[ ... Uhm.

She's staring a little bit, blinking because what? ]

I... See. In a spar, though? I do not wish to fight outright if it is not needed, sir... Only to be skilled enough to defend those I care for should the need arise.

[maybeitsmaybelline]

[He apparently finds that hilarious, because he bursts into the sort of silly giggles that any self-respecting villain should be ashamed of. Fortunately, Roman has no shame.]

Ooooh, right! That's the line after all. [Cue a high-pitched, mocking voice.] I don't enjoy violence, I just need it to save the world!

[After a few more giggles he calms down slightly.] In any case, there are plenty of people who will spar with you, aaaand...

[He leans out of the frame and there's some scraping sounds before he reappears with his cane. He gestures wildly with the cane as he talks.] If you want to train for what a real fight is like, drop me a line. Without all the namby-pamby rules because believe me, criminals and monsters aren't going to follow those.

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[redcinemareel]

Oh, I see that you survived the trip home.

[Grell smirks to the girl with a cup of tea in front of her, but she's definitely at home.]

Perhaps you should hone your directional skills first, before trying to poke someone's eye out.

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[enchantressofore]

[ Oh. It's her. ]

I did not need to know how to read maps before, and I have since learned how to read them at least a little now, thank you.

[ That might sound kind of snappish. ]

Is there anything else you wish to say?

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[redcinemareel]

Yes, actually.

[Pauses dramatically! She even adjusts her glasses.]

Congratulations! [GRINS] What sort of cake would you like?