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 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:25 pm
“Alrighty then, sis,” Avelaine responded, as she began to walk away from Claire, “let’s train, shall we?”
“Heh,” Claire smirked, “you better be ready, I intend to go all out on you.”
“Fine then, I won’t hold back either,” Avelaine responded.
When Avelaine walked far enough from Claire, she faced her again and cracked her knuckles. This was going to be the sparring match of her life. She was excited, since it’s been a while since she’s been allowed to go all out on an opponent. It didn’t matter either that her opponent is Claire, because Avelaine knows that Claire is most likely the only person who can effectively nullify her strikes. But the same goes for the other way as well: Avelaine is most likely the only person who can effectively block Claire’s sword strikes, since Avelaine herself is specifically trained in anti-weapons combat.
“Ki, Hou, Chi, Mizu, Kaze,” Avelaine chanted, while forming a hand sign with each word. With each word and hand symbol that she created, a spirit sphere appeared, floating and encircling above her head. 5 Spirit Spheres soon formed around and over Avelaine, then, taking them all into her hand, finished what she was doing.
“Rin, Pyo, Toh, Sha, Kai, Jin, Retsu, Zai, Zen,” Avelaine finished up her chant, ending by slamming her fists together. Upon doing this, Avelaine’s energy exploded into the area, sending out a small shockwave about the radius of the training grounds. Her entire body was surrounded by a fierce bright red crackling energy which was entirely visible to the naked eye. Her energy was overflowing, and it was already taking a toll on her mind. Avelaine thought that she was going to sleep well tonight.
Claire, meanwhile, walked to the opposite end, farther from Avelaine. She unsheathed her wooden sword and made a stance. Her body was emanating an aura that started to glow a bright golden yellow as she started her own chant: “By the power of the divine, I call upon the Power of the Ten Commandments. I pray thee, grant to me godspeed in my battles, I summon the blessed sword of sonic, Silfolion.”
Visible energy started to overflow from Claire. The bright golden yellow aura engulfed her sword and her body completely. To her, it felt very lightening, her sword felt like a feather in her hands, her body’s weight seemed like it didn’t matter, as if the laws of physics were bent just for her. She stood in an aggressive stance as she prepared to attack Avelaine.
As if by some synchronized movement, they both charged at each other, launching themselves off from the ground at the exact same time. Avelaine, with her fist, and Claire, with her sword, clashed with incredible force. The energies were so powerful that it sent out a shockwave that pulsed through a part of the town of Prontera, far enough to carry it beyond the Droselle Inn. Onwards their spar went, every strike and block made exploding with a blast of air. They were fighting so fast that it was hard to see the blur of both Avelaine’s hands, and Celeste’s sword. Appearing and disappearing from one place to another in the training grounds made it dangerous to be idly standing by.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:47 pm
Ninna smiled when the woman mentioned her target dummy was new before she had started practicing.
"Incredible! She must be quite strong," she thought to herself.
Out loud, she answered the other lady's question. "But of course- I think everyone here is." Ninna smiled again, tightening the coil of her whip a little.
"Ah, but how rude of me not to introduce myself!" she exclaimed suddenly. Giving a large theatrical bow, she said, "Ninna Tomsen, at your service." She looked expectantly at her companion for a response, but just then a rather large rumble distracted her. Looking to the source of it, she saw the two from Droselle Inn were having at it, in a rather extravagant sparring match. Flashes of light and clouds of dust were springing up all over the training grounds.
"Hm, perhaps it would be best if we continued our conversation over this way," Ninna suggested as she herself walked to a slightly quieter corner of the training grounds, where the sparring girls were less likely to appear.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:44 pm
"I just have a good eye, Dunya," Yuki said. Legend Road was always hectic to navigate, and the crowding was getting more pressed. "I am staying at the Droselle Inn," Yuki responded. Looking toward the mid-day sky, he turned to Dunya with a question and slight bow, "Would you care to have a morsel with me? Droselle has hearty food, and it's by my satchel." Being neighborly, his offer of free dining had been made; he waited only for her response as they neared the square.
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:16 pm
Dunya hesitated for just a second. "Yes. I do believe we'll join you." she said formally and somewhat awkwardly. "But I can cover myself and Colin." she added patting her bag. Since coming to the city, she was very careful about not being beholding to anyone, she hated the idea of owing anyone (even a friend)something.
They entered the square and she was glad that Colin stuck near her. People passed by, eyes widening and the crowd seemed to part magically, humans and horses alike, at the site of the large dog.
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:12 pm
"As you would have it," Yuki replied. the square was packed as usual, it seemed that nobody ever slept in this city, for its noise scarcely ever quieted. Many in the crowd took notice of his friend's lupine companion, adjusting their positions around Colin accordingly. Yuki was somewhat amused by their apprehension, though he too was scared of Colin at first.
They neared the fountain, giving them a better view of the buildings surrounding the square. Spotting a small eatery opposite of the Droselle, he tilted his head quickly, darting his eyes in the direction of the place. "Does that restaurant have good food and fair price?" He asked. He rarely ever ate anywhere but the Droselle, but a change was nice.
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:20 am
The dust that the Droselle sisters were causing annoyed Rosiya's bad eye and she raised her hand up to her right eye and rubbed it, excusing herself for the rudeness when recieving a introduction. The corner of her eyes curved into a smile as Rosiya reached for her rosary around her neck. Though she was told to cherish it, Rosiya never cared much for it and hung it around her neck for jer convinience, only taking it off before a fight or introducing herself and quickly returning it back on her neck.
"Sorry about that. I am Rosiya Eyas, a monk from St. Capitolina’s Abbey."
Twirled in a two loops around her left hand, the rosary was quickly covered by Rosiya's hands as she bowed formally. She quickly returned the rosary back around her neck and tilted her head in curiosity.
"Haven't I seen you before somewhere? Do you live in Prontera?"
Rosiya asked, beginning to walk along with Ninna. She quickly glanced upward, estimating how long she could remain gone from the clinic and how long she had to find some lunch, letting out a small sneeze from the dust. Abruptly, Rosiya stopped in her place and called out to Ninna.
"Have you eaten yet? I need to get back to work soon, and I need to find some lunch, if you don't mind."
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:48 am
Dunya looked up at the restaurant. It was small but clean looking with a hanging sign of a boar. It didn't carry the marks of some of the more disreputable places in town and the horses standing patiently outside looked well cared for. However, she didn't recognize the place. "I don't know..." she said quietly. "I've only ever eaten at the stables or the Inn." she explained. "But it looks modest enough, should we be adventurous?" she asked with a small smile and short laugh. She was overcoming her shyness a bit.
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:35 pm
Likewise, Dunya only frequented a select few places. Yuki cracked a smile and spoke, "Why not?" They entered, the horses outside not paying them much mind. Inside, a short bar was to be found on a wall. Aside from that small area, the rest of the restaurant was adorned with round tables, each with 6 chairs seated around. It was busy, but not to the extent of having to search for an empty place. Purposely faster than Dunya, he took a step towards on of the nearer empty tables. Pulling out the chair for her, he then noticed all the decorations along the walls. Most of them were strange or broken devices, signs, and containers. Still, it gave this place an old-world atmosphere. Amid the squiet uproar caused by so many people speaking at once, he could clearly hear the boisterous and brawny female attendant taking somebody's order.
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:45 pm
Dunya smiled and followed Yuki into the darker atmosphere of the restaurant. The air was close but not uncomfortably so and Dunya was reminded of the tavern near her home in Payon which was much smaller than the Droselle Inn. She thanked Yuki as he held her chair for her simultaneously blushing, slightly embarrassed by his formality and apparent chivalry.
Colin stood beside Dunya's chair rather expectantly. She had only to give him a look and he sat down beside her close to the wall so as to be out of the way. She smiled and turned to Yuki. "This looks nice." she remarked. shifting her quiver off her shoulders and leaning it against the wall, making sure that the arrows that needed adjustment were still separated. Her bow joined the quiver, and she rolled her shoulders experimentally stretching.
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:06 pm
((If you haven't noticed yet, I'm taking a new style approach to RPing with two characters.))
The battle raged on for quite a bit. Their strikes were getting more sluggish and weak due to fatigue and tiredness. Avelaine's punches were equally met by Claire's sword strikes and slashes, and likewise the same to the opposite.
A couple more hits and both Avelaine and Claire stopped short of actually finishing each other off. Avelaine's fist stopped mid-punch in front of Celeste's face, and Celeste's sword paused mid-slash just before Avelaine's neck. They both dropped their weapons and collapsed to their knees on the ground.
Then, they started laughing, laughing so hard that tears started to form in their eyes. They both helped each other up and walked slowly towards the Inn they called home.
"I'm kinda hungry," Avelaine said, while cooling down her muscles, "I wonder what Mom is gonna cook tonight?"
"Well, whatever it is," Claire answered, patting herself off, trying to look presentable when they enter the inn again, "it's always the best isn't it?"
Both of them stared at each other for a second, then started laughing again. They walked side by side home to Droselle Inn, taking the shortest route possible that they had known since they were kids.
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:07 pm
"Yes, I do live in Prontera. I help out at the Inn on the other side of town," Ninna replied to Rosiya's questions. Those familiar with Prontera's layout would realize the inn Nin referred to was the next largest in the city, besides the Droselle.
She considered adding more information about her evening jobs (dancing at bars, and such), but Rosiya then asked if she would like to have lunch.
"Oh, no, I haven't eaten yet. I would be most delighted to accompany you to get some food though." She smiled at the monk, and then glanced around at their surroundings. They weren't too far from the Droselle Inn and the nice little diner across the street.
Ninna mentioned the place to Rosiya, and suggested that they could eat there. "Unless you had another place in mind, of course."
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:58 pm
Thw nearby windows gave enough light to clearly see. "Yes, it does seem so," Yuki said in return. He also disarmed himself by unbuckling the strap that held his sheath to his belt. He placed his sword against the wall as well. The waitress came by, telling them of the daily special and asking for an order. Yuki looked to Dunya for a sign as to whom would order first.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:09 pm
Dunya looked up and gave a slight shrug. She decided it'd be easiest if she went first, maybe they could avoid some of the awkwardness that develops between two people, especially of opposite sexes, who have just met. She smiled at the waitress and said quietly "I'll have some strawberry cordial, some baked chicken, and bread." Colin thumped his tail heavily against the wall, a tremor passed through it. "Ah, right." Dunya said a bit embarrassed, "If you have any meat that's a bit off, send that along as well." she said with a nervous smile before turning to Yuki and extending her hand palm up to indicate it was his turn.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:54 pm
((When everyone is alright with their character interactions, we'll fast forward into the night. Okay?))
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:23 am
((Fine with me. 3nodding ))
"No, not at all..."
Rubbing her chin, Rosiya raised her eyebrow and tilted her head slightly, thinking that she had seen her elsewhere before.
"Do you not work at the bar Exodus? I swear that's where I saw you..."
The end of the question died away as Rosiya sprinted a bit to catch up to Ninna. The sun shining had catched Rosiya's eye as she looked up once more and found it slightly waning towards the west than she had remembered. The practice had taken more time than she had expected and the doctor would nag her more than usual if she was out later.
"Ugh, I am sorry to say that I need to get back to work. It was nice meeting you, Ms. Tomsen."
Rosiya took a small bow and began to turn around to leave, but stopped only a second later. She only turned her head around and flashed a small smile towards Ninna, and left a last word.
"If you are ever hurt, find me in the clinic across Droselle Inn. We don't give discounts, but we gaurantee that we won't kill you."
Kicking up a dust, Rosiya took off, not as fast as maybe the Droselle sisters, but enough to leave a trail of dust behind. On the way, she stopped to pick up a sandwich from a vendor that she threw the zenys as she left, leaving them to catch them unexpectedly.
"I'm back."
She announced, as she walked into the clinic, drawing heads and attention towards her. The doctor grunted from his office, telling her to finish the sandwich before she spoke. With a gentle smile, Rosiya glanced at the doctor's back and walked behind the counter, catching up on work as she chewed away on the sandwich.
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