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Post by Soren [Pike] on Apr 14, 2007 21:14:43 GMT -5
"Well, I'm one of the worst, and I'd much rather be better at swordplay or martial arts than I am now," Pike said. "I was wondering that since you were... maybe you could help me train."
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Post by Naryae on Apr 15, 2007 12:48:16 GMT -5
I dunno, are you ready to have your butt whipped first?
I asked, grinning happily at him. I didn't get much complements in my line of work, mostly just threats and rude comments.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Apr 15, 2007 12:55:47 GMT -5
"I'd rather have it whipped at than sliced off," Pike said coolly. "Besides, I haven't really seen other elves fight before."
He also didn't know what other elves besides his mentor were capable of doing. Best to try it on someone who seemed to be a friend rather than rush headlong and blind into an elfin enemy.
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Post by Naryae on Apr 18, 2007 19:40:41 GMT -5
Oh, well, you know I'm not really an elf. Not a full elf, at least. I'm only a half elf. My mother was the last human in Forinasi, acutally.
I replied, pulling out one of my scimitars.
But, I know plenty about sword fighting. I can teach you a thing or two, of course.
I added quickly, spinning the scimitar quickly in my hand.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Apr 19, 2007 18:33:06 GMT -5
"It's okay. I'm not an... quite like an elf myself," Pike said, drawing his own slender sword. "And it'd be great if I could fight a little more like one."
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Post by Naryae on Apr 24, 2007 20:18:41 GMT -5
I pulled out mt second scimitar, crouching forward a little.
Right, lesson one: Defense. Now, defend yourself.
Someone told me once that I was a crappy teacher. I do believe they were correct.
I lunged forward, aiming at a non-vital spot just in case he didn't defend himself well enough.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Apr 25, 2007 17:37:25 GMT -5
Pike reacted quickly and excellently... at least for the first strike. He immediately stepped slightly to the side, parrying off the lunge easily with a flick of his wrist. He backed off a few feet and waited again for another strike. After all, this was the defense lesson.
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Post by Naryae on Apr 25, 2007 18:54:39 GMT -5
Good, good. So he had basic defense tatics, that was useful. Would make things go faster.
I took a deep breath, setting up a complicated system of moves in my head. Instead of gradually making things harder, I decided the skip steps 2-9 and hit him with one of the harder to defend moves in my arsenal. Hopefully he wouldn't die.
I feinted a lunge, pulling back and kicking upwards instead. Part one complete.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on Apr 25, 2007 20:28:27 GMT -5
Pike fluidly snaked to one side, keeping his sword close and ready for another strike that should come immediately after her kick.
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Post by Naryae on May 6, 2007 12:05:20 GMT -5
Smiling to myself, I leaned forward, pushing my weight onto my foot as it landed. Leaning backwards again I dragged it through the earth, spinning around in a circle to my left and laying one blade over another. Extending my arms I came around, swords and waist height, with the intent to cut Pike in half.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on May 6, 2007 20:08:17 GMT -5
Pike anticipated that he would not be able to parry off a strong swing at his waist with his physical ability. As the swords came around, he somersaulted underneath the strike and swung his sword at Naryae's ankle without thinking.
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Post by Naryae on May 11, 2007 19:45:44 GMT -5
Leaning back on my other leg and lifting the front one, pulling it back as quickly as I could. I flet the leg brush gently across the boot, cutting a hole in it. He'd better buy me new ones.
I set my foot down, feeling off balance and tottering backwards. I turned my blade over in my hand, arcing it in the opposite direction I had started.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on May 28, 2007 20:09:49 GMT -5
Pike also recovered and mimicked Naryae's motion before waiting again to see what next she would try to strike him with.
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Post by Naryae on May 29, 2007 20:15:57 GMT -5
Well, it looks like you've got pretty good defense. Good aim, too. I hope you have money for new boots. But let's try something different. Attack me, and don't hold back.
I remarked, regaining my balance and spinning my blades in my hand.
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Post by Soren [Pike] on May 29, 2007 20:26:46 GMT -5
Don't hold back.[/i[ Words that Pike always hated to hear. It wasn't that he held back when he sparred. It was just because he hesitated on how to attempt his strikes at his partner, or how he hesitated to land a hit... Okay, so he did hold back.
Pike spun his sword in his hand and held it behind him as he charged forward and attempted a horizontal slash at her arm.
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