ITP: Fight or flight

[maybe_a_king]

[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:]

[Video]

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.

Comments

Video

[maybe_a_king]

I have been. I'm going to open a delivery business soon and it should keep me occupied. Returning to training regularly should help me to settle as well.

[maybe_a_king]

I shall see you then.

[A beat. Seriously, where are her manners lately?]

Forgive me. I am Arturia Pendragon. Who would you be, sir?

[maybe_a_king]

Then we shall. I look forward to sparring with you, Pit.

[ooc: RE: both Pit and Link. Log comm or action spam it here? Or handwave? If we log it'll have to wait until tomorrow since I'm focusing on tags in this post tonight.

Video

[kings_thief]

A delivery business? Hmm...that's useful. I'll keep you in mind should I need anything delivered.

If you don't mind me asking, what sort of routine do you keep? If any, of course.

[sky_child]

Link. From, um. Skyloft.

I really do need a last name...

[gforceinmyfaaaace]

[ ooc: Handwave probably, although if you want to see how she fares against Pit's weapons, we can log that. Link's a pretty good swordsman so that'll go as expected. ]

[Video]

[nofairy]

[... 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.

[video]

[plunderbunny]

Sure! I could use a bit of practice myself.

Video

[electricyousei]

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.

[destinedwaters]

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.]

[Video]

[maybe_a_king]

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

[video]

[maybe_a_king]

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

Video

[maybe_a_king]

Who would Omoikane be if I may ask?

[maybe_a_king]

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.

Video

[maybe_a_king]

Here or at home?

[maybe_a_king]

You do not feel Skyloft would be an appropriate last name for yourself?

Video

[electricyousei]

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

[Video]

[nofairy]

Sure. I'll bring a bunch of stuff.

[Magical bag of holding inventory for the win!]

Where should I meet you? And uh, when?

Video

[kings_thief]

Either. But, I guess I meant here more.

I had a friend who kept a routine, so I'm just curious.

[video]

[plunderbunny]

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.

Re: Video

[maybe_a_king]

Right now, I don't keep much of one, but I plan on going back to school once November arrives, do deliveries in the afternoon, then train in the evenings. The same routine as I had at home, I suppose.

[Video]

[maybe_a_king]

Capricorn Ward and any time before dark would suffice Mr....

Oh, I apologize. My name is Arturia. Arturia Pendragon. It's nice to meet you.

[video]

[maybe_a_king]

It's a sight more practical experience than I have. I've trained with a sword as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until I came here that I even thought I would see a proper battlefield.

[The Grail War doesn't count as a proper battlefield in her mind. It's too secretive, too close to home for her to think of it as a battlefield. She knows this feeling might change as time progressed, but then again Arturia is still numb to what had happened, the fact that she might have to kill someone she knows in pursuit of the Grail.]

If you don't mind my asking, how does one become both a governor and a pirate? They seem to be quite at odds with one another.

Video

[kings_thief]

....School?

[Hadn't he seen that word once or twice? Maybe...]

Video

[maybe_a_king]

Your.... friend? [She sounds curious, a bit incredulous, but she could buy it. There are stranger things in her world, but she's never heard of AI like that before.]

So he's an artificial being? [It's the most polite term to use that she can think of to ask.]