compnetwork | ITP: Fight or flight

[She's been nervous lately, an ice-cold feeling in the pit of her stomach that had started shortly before her uncle's arrival. It reminds her, vaguely, of when the Blood Fort had gone up around the school and she, Rin, and their Servants had been frantic to bring it down to save the students. Arturia had never before felt such fear, had never felt such urgency as far as she could remember, and it's the same as now. It's as if she can tell something dangerous is coming, something that could lay waste to everyone here and it will be a battle that not even the mightiest among them could hope to come out of alive.

Her only instinct is to fight, but she has nothing to fight. Not yet. There's only so many demons she can fight at night and with her uncle here she has to be more careful to keep him from worrying. Nonetheless, she needs to do something to combat this strange feeling and there's only one thing she can think of:]

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I find I have neglected my training since arriving here. Tell me, would anyone like to spar with me in the Capricorn Ward? I would prefer a fellow swordsman, but any others willing would do.

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I fight with daggars. Close enough?

Very much so. It's best to prepare against any possible opponent and their weapons. Shall I see you there?

Yeah. It's been a while since I sparred with anyone.

Then I shall see you there. I'm Arturia Pendragon. Who would you be, sir?

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You needed to ask this question with me around? [ Loken sounds amused. ]

I did not know if you would be available or not, Mr. Loken, but it would be very beneficial to spar with and learn from a warrior of your caliber.

You flatter me, however, I've been holding open training sessions for the last few days. Feel free to come and work with me and the other students.

At what time are they and where can I locate them?

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At what time?

Sometime this afternoon would be best, I think. Would that work for you, sir?

Um...I'm not sure I'd join... I patrol the park at night, so I was wondering... But I'm pretty good with swordplay. Maybe I can help?

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Absolutely!

[If sparring an angel won't help her to some degree with fighting Servants back home she has no idea what will.]

Shall I see you in the Capricorn Ward this afternoon then, Pit?

Sure thing! I might be a little late. I'm at work, so I'll have to stop by my place to get one of my weapons.

Um, by the way-- I don't really have things like traditional broadswords. My weapons are more like guns, if you're familiar with those. But all of my bows can split into two blades!

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[... Training against someone would probably help him feel less nervous... hm.]

I fight with a sword - well, I have two swords, but I usually use just the one. I have a bunch of other weapons too, though.

Bring whatever you feel most comfortable sparring with, sir. I do not mind learning to fight against other weapons.

Sure. I'll bring a bunch of stuff.

[Magical ~~bag of holding~~ inventory for the win!]

Where should I meet you? And uh, when?

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Sure! I could use a bit of practice myself.

How much experience do you have, madam? [Genuine curiosity. She hadn't expected so many replies to this post.]

I've spent more time than I care to admit fighting off unsavory types, living or undead. It comes with the territory when you're a pirate and a governor.

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I don't know anything about sword fighting, but perhaps I could set up one of the kendo programs that Omoikane has on his databases.

Who would Omoikane be if I may ask?

Omoikane is the computer of the Nadesico. He's my friend.

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No worries!

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Hm... I wouldn't mind, if you don't mind that my 'sword' is... a little different than the usual. I've been a little lax, myself.

[Multi-use keyblade, aw yeah. Maybe it would help her calm down, too... that little bit of familiarity.]

I do not mind. While I would prefer a swordsman, it is best to spar against a variety of weapons and styles. I can't become better if I stick to only one type of opponent, nor can I be a competent sparring partner if those skills don't improve.