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| Velvien | Jun 1 2014, 10:12 PM Post #1 |
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Sparring. A weekly event for the guardsmen of Reliquus, designed to keep them sharp even after graduating from training. Of course, most it a pain in the ass, and Horus was no exception. He grumbles as he steps down the stairs into a small arena. Whatever. Get this over with, and hope he's not too outclassed like the last time he did this. |
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| SarahSyna | Jun 1 2014, 10:49 PM Post #2 |
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Gabrielle didn't quite get why she was there. Okay, she got why she was there - there was a small stipend for anyone that 'volunteered' to keep the guards fit - but not why she was there. If that made any sense. It did to her, when she squinted. There were plenty of guards in Reliquus, why couldn't they all beat the shit out of each other, without bringing in outsiders too? Maybe they wanted them to be ready for outside tactics, instead of just the standard guard tactics. That made sense, she supposed. And, well, money. No point questioning that. She yawned widely and stretched out, catching a glimpse of someone entering the training arena just as she finished. Presumably, the sparring partner. She gave the guy a once over as she marched over. Pretty light armouring, nothing heavier than what she wore herself, and a fancy looking spear. Presuming he was good with it, he'd have decent reach, but he'd still have some trouble when she closed in. He was also pretty yellow, in a literal sense. Gabrielle was pretty lightly armoured too - chestplate, vambraces, a gauntlet on her right hand, and light plates around her lower back and on her thighs. Given her tall build, you'd expect to see heavier gear, but she apparently kitted out for speed. Her Seraph was at her right side, and there was a glint of a silver chain around her neck, but tucked out of sight. She stuck out her hand to the newcomer. "Hi there." she said, her tone brisk but not unfriendly. "You're the guy I'm sparring, right?" |
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| Velvien | Jun 1 2014, 11:00 PM Post #3 |
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At the first glance at his opponent, Horus freezes up and pales. Dark hair. Gray eyes. Serious expression. Oh shit, had Creda decided she wanted to kick his ass after all? At the second, he quickly takes in her entire figure. No, definitely not Creda. And stop looking her like that, you idiot, now is not that time. With a nod and a smile, Horus steps forward and returns a firm handshake. "Yeah, I am. Jacob Horus." |
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| SarahSyna | Jun 2 2014, 10:09 PM Post #4 |
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Three seconds. Three godamn seconds to remember that she had a face, and that it wasn't below the neckline. Gabrielle resisted the temptation to try crush his skinny little fingers when they shook hands. That was what dumb bitches that tried too hard would do. Plus, the guards probably wouldn't pay her if she tried to break his hand ahead of time. "Gabrielle Viaris." she said, choosing not to introduce herself by her full name for this. "How good are you with that spear?" |
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| Velvien | Jun 8 2014, 10:11 PM Post #5 |
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"Oh, pretty adept, if I do say so myself." Horus steps back, the smirk vanishing. Goddammit, she noticed. Instead of checking her out further, his eyes turn an appraising look at the sword on her hip. Wow, that is a nice blade. "I'd ask the same of your swordplay, but for the bigwigs to have you sparring with us, it must be worthy of such a divine blade." |
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| SarahSyna | Jun 9 2014, 06:51 PM Post #6 |
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Gabrielle grinned widely, stepped forward and clapped him on the shoulder, the gesture quite hard but jovial. "Well, you're about to find out, aren't you?" she said, apparently cheered by either the compliment or the impending fight. "How much experience do you have, if you don't mind me asking? I'll return the answer if you ask the same, but I'd like to know how strong I should come on." |
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| Velvien | Jun 9 2014, 09:37 PM Post #7 |
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Horus returned the grin as he settled into a stance, although he did not point his spear forward just yet. "Been using spears all my life, but this one... only a couple years. It's a good one, though. Relic of the gods and all that. Yourself?" |
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| SarahSyna | Jun 10 2014, 04:37 PM Post #8 |
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Gabrielle shrugged as she stepped away, taking her place opposite him. "Don't know, don't really care," she said casually. "Honestly, who gives a shit as long as it's sharp and balanced?" She gave him another once-over once he actually drew it. All his life...., well, he didn't look that old. Maybe eighteen, nineteen at most. Given that you couldn't train a kid properly until they were able to hold the fucking weapon, that would be... ten to twelve years. A good amount of experience, if he showed it. She put her hand to Seraph and drew with her left hand, and the blade sang as she did. This wasn't a metaphorical description of the sound of it being unsheathed either, but a literal one. It sang with an almost human voice, soft and silvery, just barely on the edge of hearing. "Ready on the count of three." Edited by SarahSyna, Sep 17 2014, 09:38 PM.
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| Velvien | Sep 9 2014, 06:44 PM Post #9 |
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"Alright..." Horus bends his knees and turns his body to the side, spearhead pointing straight at Gabrielle's chest. As her blade sings, a shiver runs down his spine. He wants to comment on the beauty of it, maybe even tie into a compliment on her... but no. Now isn't the time for that. "One. Two. Three." |
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| SarahSyna | Sep 17 2014, 09:45 PM Post #10 |
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Gabrielle made the first move, sidestepping in with an aggressive forward thrust of Seraph, followed by a side-slash before she quickly moved back, hopefully out of range. She wasn't particularly aiming for him with this one, more seeing what she could get away with, and how fast he actually was. |
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