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Post by Garrett on Oct 9, 2015 15:52:02 GMT -8
The ongoing adventures of Garrett, a man looking for skills what pay his bills.
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Post by Garrett on Oct 13, 2015 22:48:36 GMT -8
A Sparring Match[21:23] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nodded softly, as he approached and moved to look past, her smile softened again "That's exactly how I feel about it... even in the midst of so much going awry... the beauty of the Isle... it's still here - hiding. It -will- get better. I'm sure of it." She'd glance over at him again, then sigh softly... "It has to..." The feathers? Didn't bother her a bit, and in fact if she'd been braver, she might have touched them, but - she wasn't and she didn't. "What sort of weapons do you usually use?" Her head tilted perusing him.
[21:30] Garrett (Arex Koltai) didn't want to be a killjoy, though he felt that, like his homeland, some scars on the land never really healed. But he did agree that much of the beauty would someday break through again. He looked back to her and smiled in an attempt to lift her spirits, "I'm sure this is not the first time the isle's been in peril...I'm sure it won't be the last..." He turned his head and then, felt surprisingly self-conscious about having nto really suggested it was going to get better, per se. AS she mentioned the weapons he used to spar, he looked to her in initial confusion before realizing she was following up on the sparring comment and he looked back to his sword handle, "Well, swords, mostly. But bows...axes...small maces..." He paused in thought, realizing that damn if he didn't have quite a bit of martial training under his belt when he said it all out loud. He looked back to Meri, "And some unarmed training if you can believe it..."
[21:38] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) gave him a faintly saddened smile, her expression making it all too cloear that she realized it wasn't all sunshine and roses, but - positive thinking, right? A he shifted to the other topic at hand, she'd listen with interest, her own talents were not as considerable, though it didn't stop her from practicing when the opportunity came. "I've not had a chance to draw a blade in quite some time... though I tend to pass on the unarmed." Hollow bones did not make for good hand-to-hand skills, but she'd still grin slightly and tilt her head towards him. "Were you wanting to practice some? I don't mind at all. Swords if it suits?"
[21:46] Garrett (Arex Koltai) raised his eyebrows as she mentioned that she'd not had the chance to practice in some time, pushing himself off of the stonework and motioning to her, "Well that just won't do..." He seemed to like the idea of helping her improve in that regard and, as he looked around and realized that no, this wasn't exactly a training facility, he reached up to take off the sword on his back, the bandoleer hanging limply as he offered the sword and scabbard to her, "What type of training have you had before?" If she took the offered blade, she'd find it very light, barely 3 lbs. in weight all together. The blade it self was merely 2 lbs, with a long, straight edge that finally tapered at the end.
[21:56] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) chuckled softly, a tip of her head at his response, her bemused smile lighting her features though as he tugged his sword free and offered it to her, she'd smile warmly and murmur "Oh, it's quite alright, I have my own, besides you'll need one, yes?" Her fingers tracing over the inside of her palm and the mark within as she let loose that quiet trill of Magic. Her eyes closing, and her hands coming together, then slowly drawing apart. The soft hum getting louder as her hands started to glow, then as they drew apart, a bright shimmering luminescence grew between her slowly spreading hands to become a blade very similar to what he'd offered her, in fact it'd be a near-perfect match, just like - magical and glowing and stuff. . Her hilt's crosspiece winged though, and the blade glowing with a faint reddish hue. She'd finally open her eyes to look at him with a bashful smile. "Will this do?"
[22:03] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) felt slightly bashful, though she'd maintain a steady grip, seeming at ease with the blade as she held it loosely at her side. "A few years at home... everyone in my family was required to have at least a passing understanding - though admittedly I'm better at this..." nodding to the Mage Blade "... than with a conventional blade. That and my bow..." trailing off as she realized with the blight, how long it'd been since she'd used that either.
[22:09] Garrett (Arex Koltai) tilted his head slightly as she began to cast...and a magical sword began to appear in her hands, to his amazement. As she asked if it would do, he nodded and smiled to her, "Well that's handy..." He placed the bandoleer back on his chest and reseated the sword before drawing it as well. The blade was well-kept, but showed signs of use over the years, such as some gases in the metal were particularly strong claws had raked over the metal He nodded as she mentioned having some basic practice with a blade from her homeland. He looked over his sword and moved it from one hand to the next as he backed away from her. He brought the sword up in an angled fashion, pointing at the ground at a shallow angle, and in a quick sweep of his legs, continued to retreat as he swung the blade in a fast, snapped circle as he spun about. He rolled the blade once in his hand before holding it more traditionally. It was a better idea for him to practice a more general fighting stance than his Fast Blade style as it was. He motioned towards her and then to the blades, "Go for taps on the midsection?" He 'popped' his own body with the flat of his blade as if to emphasize what he meant, so that they didn't end up trying to skewer each other
[22:17] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) grinned a little, she did actually have a 'real' blade, one she kept hidden away, but in general as this seemed to work better, and the illusion of being unwary seemed to fit her, well... She'd glance over the blade he drew, the slight dip of her head in recognition of it's use, especially with what he'd spoken of earlier in the day. She'd tilt her head aside, watching him quietly, gauging his movements ad as he spoke of the terms she'd nod and smile "Of course..." She didn't want to risk -hurting- him... well - not enough that he couldn't brush off. Though it wasn't a two-handed by any stretch, she'd seem to shift into that mode, the grasp of the hilt smoother that way and as if just the thought brought it to mind, the blade lengthened a little bit. "Taps are good... until you call us clear..." Her wings stretching wide for a moment then snapping shut as she prepared herself, the silvery expanse tucking tight to her shoulders as she rolled them back and murmured "Ready."
[22:22] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was now intensely curious as to the properties of her ethereal blade. He was passingly familiar with the spell, or at least the concept, though this would mark the first time he'd seen it in action. He nodded to her as she mentioned she was ready and he too brought his left hand to choke up on the sword hilt as he approached her and began to circle her in a counter clockwise fashion. He watched her body and how she held her blade, internally trying to determine what style she might use, or what actions she would take given different strikes. But it was a bit of a losing fight since he was fighting an unknown. He opted, instead, to simply go for a simple thrust towards the side of her body, looking to tap it if he passed by her guard.
[22:22] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#32f3#): 11 - Tag!
[22:26] Merialeth Windstar rolls R5 (IoV:#fee6#): 18 - Dodge that swing?
[22:28] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan)'s eyes focused on him as he started to move, his circling met with her own to counter, keeping her blade low and crossing before her to start, watching his movements. She knew he'd had years more practice, but the thrill of the chase and the testing of awareness brought a smile to her lips that wouldn't be denied. She saw the swing coming though, saw and skittered just out of range, the soft whoosh as she felt the passing of air and her arms lifted for the barest of moments before she'd dart forward, having to remind herself that she wasn't -really- trying to hurt him, and went to smack at his closer arm before skipping back on her toes.
[22:28] Merialeth Windstar rolls R6 (IoV:#4453#): 7 - Tap tap?
[22:29] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#a871#): 19 - No thank you!
[22:39] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai) couldn't say he was surprised to see her dodge out of the way of the blade, but it still elicited a "ahhh!" of friendly frustration as his blade simply attacked thin air. As she followed up with a dart of her own, he grinned at finally having a living opponent to fight, one who would strike in unexpected ways. Thankfully, and what he attributed to what was their friendliness, she didn't quite seem to use her full ability and he, in a display of just how flexible he could be, took a quick step back and ducked simultaneously, which saw him pop back up on the other side of her thrust. He followed her attack with one of his own, another simple "stab" to the air at her right side
[22:40] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#8878#): 11 - Tag, I say!
[22:41] Merialeth Windstar rolls R5 (IoV:#6238#): 20 - Ah Ah AH!
[22:43] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) could have said she'd spun a pirouette and danced a jig in the time she had to clear from the empty swoosh of air from the blade passing by, but it was more like a playful grin that darted across her features as she hop-skipped back from the jab at her side and spun past to buffet the air with her wings and throw him off-guard hopefully for the next slap she'd try to deliver across his back.
[22:43] Merialeth Windstar rolls R9 (IoV:#6f02#): 24 - Pat pat?
[22:44] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#84d1#): 21 - That's gonna be hard to avoid!
[22:48] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was in the process of retreating from his thrust when he felt the slap of the blade across his back and groaned in an annoyance to her attack. He'd almost had enough time to avoid it, and his back started to curl to try and give the flat side too much clearance, but it wasn't quite enough. He retreated from her and reached to his jaw line to rub at his chin, apparently a motion he did when he was thinking hard, given how he did the same when talking. He motioned to her with a quick flurry of his wrist towards her, "That was good...that was good." He brought his sword back to bear, doing his best to clear his mind before moving forward as if to thrust, but then feinted to her left side, closing the distance rather aggressively between them and looking to "body check" her lightly. He remembered her comment about light bones, so it was by no means an attempt to hurt her. Really, more of an attempt to through her off her balance while he followed up with his sword
[22:48] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#5114#): 5 - Tag!
[22:50] Merialeth Windstar rolls R5 (IoV:#b94e#): 18 - Here we go again?
[22:55] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) dipped her head politely at his encouragement, the expression on her features all too much like a delighted child who'd just gotten the best toy ever. A chance to stretch long-unused muscles, the exertion, the quick breaths taken as she almost felt exhilarated with the experience. It brought a memory to the fore and though it could have dampened her expression as well, it was a fond look on her face as she used that same buffet of her wings from her last attack to hop-skip forward again out of reach of the swing of his sword with a smile cast back. "Thank you - this is quite fun!" She'd grin a little and turn to deliver another swat to the side, seeming to go for his left side, then feinting and turning the blade to pop at his belly with the flat.
[22:55] Merialeth Windstar rolls R9 (IoV:#6070#): 21 - Pop Pop!?
[22:56] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#b677#): 25 - A difficult task again!
[22:59] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was having a fun time of his own and couldn't help but feel that her enjoyment was infectious. As she dodged from his attack again, he groaned (again, in a more friendly manner) and, feeling her body start to twist, curled his toes and bounced away with deft feet. He landed with a bit of spin still in his body and, perhaps as a bit of a show off, he opted to deal with his rotational momentum by following up his leap with a quick butterfly kick. It wasn't his blade by any means, but a boot heel to the midsection (or in this case, looking to clip her tunic) could be just as effective at times as a blade strike, especially when it wasn't expected.
[22:59] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#522c#): 12 - Watch him spin!
[23:00] Merialeth Windstar rolls R5 (IoV:#7715#): 6 - Eeps! To kick or not to Kick!?
[23:05] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) had missed but that was quite alright, she was enjoying just the sparring. Her eyes sparkling in the darkness, the quick tug back of the blade before it could go awry. She caught sight of the sudden change of pace, her arms and wings flashing wide out to carry her back, but this time she'd not been quick enough, the glancing blow of his foot as it came across, left her with a wince and her breath coming out a bit harder than usual. Stumbling back, though the grin only seemed to dim a little, she'd take a second to catch her breath and murmur a warm "Well done!" Her hands on her knees for a moment, then nearly blurred into motion, the casting of the reddened blade arcing out towards him - aiming for his side once more as she skipped past, "But we're not done yet!"
[23:05] Merialeth Windstar rolls R9 (IoV:#d5f0#): 15 - Tappity tap?
[23:09] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#4a40#): 9 - Onoz!
[23:10] Garrett (Arex Koltai) laughed as he felt the sole of his foot just brush against her tunic, almost arresting his spin, and he had to duck his body into a roll to recover. It was just another illustration of how bad of an idea it was to not commit to a full kick, yes, but he couldn't help himself but try and to have a little fun. Such opportunities to fight and not have to worry about actual damage was always a fun way to help process the stress they were surely both under. Maybe not from direct attacks, but from the looming darkness that was always present about the isle nowadays. He nodded towards her offer of congratulations, though he hardly had enough time to say, "Thank you!" before she was once again attacking! He yelped at the sudden movement, and again as a nice sharp "slap" sounded from the blade hitting the leather vest. it didn't actually hurt much, but made a nice sound, sure enough. This time, though, instead of dodging out of the blade, he opted to try and use her momentum against her and once again charged through, turning a she passed her body, and using that twist to try and pull the flat of the blade along *her* side!
[23:11] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#3c8c#): 18 - Cheeky sword tap!
[23:13] Merialeth Windstar rolls R5 (IoV:#f2fe#): 15 - No please?
[23:19] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) had gotten too cocky apparently, the darting past and the lateness of the hour perhaps had made her steps a little less nimble. She'd watched him roll away and come right back, the grin on her lips fading as he caught just the inside of her arm, that twist and caress of steel met with a faint 'squeak' as she stumbled away from it, letting herself shift far enough or out range that he'd have to ambush to come after her, Meri'd pause a couple minute just breathing as she darts a glance up. "Nicely done again..." though she wouldn't move to close in, closing her eyes and opening her hand to let the Magic fade, the shiny red sword fading out of sight as she sighs softly and lifts her gaze to him "That... was altogether too enjoyable... Thank you..."
[23:23] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was preparing himself for a counter attack, but as she moved away, he could feel her relaxing, even before she began dismissing the blade from her person. He loosened his own grip and motioned to her, "Likewise!" He performed a small flourish with the blade before replacing it in his sheath and stepping up to her as she thanked him. He offered a hand to her, a large smile on his face, "We should do that again...you're a much different partner than the usual sort..." It was probably thanks to her magic blade, since it didn't have to conform to any properties other than the ones she wanted. Very unusual to fight against...
[23:28] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) ducked her head, the flourish met with a blush in her cheeks and a glance back upwards, though as he offered his hand do her, she'd kinda freeze up a moment, suddenly unsure, but let her hand be taken into his grip as he wished. "I'd like that..." in reference to another spar, her still bashful expression caught between that and merriment, that it had gone well and everyone was still intact "Just let me know - we have all this lovely space..." and she could certainly use the practice!
[23:31] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was so used to the gesture that it didn't even occur to him to ask if she would be familiar. It was practically a force of habit at that point. It would be weird for him not to offer his hand to his sparring partner. But she seemed to accept the gesture, though he did look a bit sheepish for having put her on the spot. He nodded again as she mentioned the space, "I should rope some of the initiates to try this out too. It will be good for them to try something outside their comfort zone..." He smiled again before motioning towards the stairs, "Heading back down, or were you going to spend a bit more time up here?"
[23:37] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) tipped her head at the idea, a moment's pause then nodding "I will ask though that you speak to me first before inviting people over... it's still quiet so far, but I'm hoping to finish the renovations soon, and it may be a bit tricker to get up here." Her words softened by the warm smile on her lips, she really didn't mind the company, she just didn't like surprises. "I'm going to head home, Damien can let you out." Meri however, would wait til he was clear before lifting herself into the air and casting a warm smile "I have another way home..." then gave a cheery waave and spiraled up into the air and off into the darkness.
[23:39] Garrett (Arex Koltai) nodded firmly as she mentioned warning her beforehand, "Oh, I meant that more...uh, facetiously..." He shrugged slightly, "I have a feeling Luna would see it as some sort of slight to her ability to suggest that she should practice..." He nodded again as she mentioned Damien could see him out and perked a brow as she mentioned she too was heading home. Her taking flight, though, fixed that confusion, though, and he chuckled and waved to her as she made her way into the night
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Post by Garrett on Oct 26, 2015 11:34:39 GMT -8
Of Punches and Kicks
[10:20] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) hesitated a minute, then nodded, unstrapping his broadsword and walking over to rest it against one of the benches. "Alright." That was it. He was all smooth talker to Elka but seemed pretty to the point if it wasn't the fairer sex he was talking to. He didn't bound as he walked over, though he did start rolling shoulders and shaking out limbs. He was looking Garrett over now, trying to size up the man who'd spent a moment to size /him/ up before and completely missed the fact that Elka was pleased by the turn of events. Only room enough in his mind for one thing at a time it seemed!
[10:26] Garrett (Arex Koltai) flared his nostrils slightly as he waited for the man to join him. He continued to bound on his feet slightly, each foot fall making soft squelching sounds in the grass before finally stopping and adopting a more traditional fighting stance, "Now. Hit me." He motioned with his fingers in a 'come at me' gesture, though his tone was not goading. He wanted to see how the man threw his fist. Garrett prepared his arms and his legs to simply dart out of the way, deflect the man's blow, or catch his hand, depending on the man's action
[10:28] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) wouldn't say anything obviously, but there was a quiet giggle that escaped her picturing Garrett doing the whole "come at me, bro" type thing. She'd sit silently, watching and wouldn't post again until there was something relevant for her to post at.
[10:32] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) looked bemused at the sudden command to hit the man. Head tilted, eyes shifted, then he drew in a breath and raised hands, eyes narrowing faintly as he readied himself for the task. Obviously, Poldi was less cocksure about his fighting prowess than he was about his skill with women. But here he was and here he seemed determined to be. So after a moment to steel himself against the idea of failure, he stepped to Garrett, fist hooking to hit him from the side.
[10:33] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#41a1#): 23 - punching
[10:33] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#cccb#): 24 - Dodging
[10:38] Garrett (Arex Koltai) kept his eyes locked on Poldi, which was good because damn if that hook snapped around towards his side like a whip. But, with a quick dart of his feet, he was able to move his body away from the site of impact just in time to feel the man's knuckles graze his skin. Garrett wasted no time in mounting a counter attack, his body darting to the side he'd struck from and twisting his body forward to strike forward in a light punch towards the man's center mass.
[10:38] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#8155#): 15 - Punching
[10:38] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#8645#): 22 - dodgin'
[10:42] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) thought he had it. He was so certain he'd get that blow in but the man was more slippery than an eel, darting aside at the last moment and then slipping back in to strike back at him. Poldi's face showed a modicum of surprise in that moment but he managed to stumble back, avoiding the hit. When he countered, it wasn't nearly as on the ball as Garrett's had been. He needed a moment to adjust his frame, sink back down a bit - a moment to get back into the offensive after the defensive, but he followed it with a jab at Garrett's shoulder straight after.
[10:42] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#ed8e#): 7 - jabbity
[10:43] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#f62b#): 13 - Dodgy
[10:48] Garrett (Arex Koltai) smirked slightly as the man seemed genuinely surprised by Garrett's slipperiness. It was what kept him alive after all! But as the man dodged his light punch and gathered himself back, Garrett spoke up to him, "Good. Always keep your guard up, always expect to be hit back..." His tone was not accusative or demanding, but quite genuine. Whatever the man's actions outside of his fighting ability (assuming he wasn't assaulting folk outside the walls), Garrett could put to the side in his head. He was a potential comrade after all. Garret withdrew slightly from their close range, rethinking his approach to attacking the man, before finally darting forward again. This time, there was a small feint in Garrett's actions, seemingly moving his body to strike with his right hand, only to dip his body low and then follow up with a light left hook towards the man's torso.
[10:48] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#d3fd#): 4 - Punch!
[10:49] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#7386#): 24 - dodge?
[10:54] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) frowned a bit as Garrett spoke and naturally, though he thought he was doing all those things, he then doubted he was. Maybe he'd got something wrong. Maybe it was sheer dumb luck that had him not hit just yet. Poldi shook his head, shaking doubt away and stepped to the side by pure happenstance, not even seeing that Garrett had gone to strike at him again and thus missing it'd been dodged. Talk about pure dumb luck. Another roll of his shoulders and Poldi was pretty certain he had himself situated right with his guard up and everything. So he looked to Garrett again and stepped forward, throwing another jab at him.
[10:54] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#c1f5#): 19 - jabbing
[10:55] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#00eb#): 16 - Dodging
[11:04] Garrett (Arex Koltai) put himself in a less advantageous position with the punch and when Poldi followed up with a jab to his person, it connected with a soft, "oof!" despite an attempt to roll his torso out of the way. He'd committed a bit too much to truly avoid. He spoke again his voice still keeping it same genuinely positive tone, "Good, good, press the attack, but be wary of committing too much..." And, perhaps as an illustration, Garrett stepped forward and spun on his leg, sweeping his body around to try and hook his hands around the man's torso and pull backwards to suplex the man into the soft ground.
[11:04] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#10a0#): 10 - Suplex!
[11:05] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#b127#): 20 - nuu!
[11:08] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) had not a single clue what it was Garrett was trying to do. His fighting would likely never be so fancy and he looked downright confused by it for a moment - at least until he saw hands headed his way. He darted back, the confusion turning to bemusement, and likely would have kept trying to figure out what was going on save Garrett's words a few moments before still moved in his head. So Poldi pressed, shifting his weight and going to the side. Another hook, another aim for his side.
[11:08] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#6461#): 25 - hook 'em
[11:12] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#260d#): 10 - No dodge there!
[11:18] Garrett (Arex Koltai) hadn't had a real goal with the attack, and it showed as Poldi caught him with his hook to his side. So far, so good. Poldi was showing himself to be quite adept. Garrett chuckled as he retreated again, not really sure what he would have done had it worked. He spoke up to the man as he reached down to rub the struck area, "Very nice. Very nice." He brought his arms up to a more defensible position, his body tensing as he started to circle around the man. Once again he darted forward, and like the action previous, opted for a simple light palm strike to the man's solar plexus.
[11:18] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#82c8#): 18 - Fear the Palm!
[11:19] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#da62#): 20 - not the palm!
[11:24] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) clearly fought a lot. It was probably all those daughter's fathers punking his cocksure ass when they caught the crude things he was saying. If there was a strength Poldi seemed to have, it was that his offense was a good defense and he seemed more familiar with ducking, dodging, or sidestepping a blow than he did with striking them himself. Garrett's palm struck out and Poldi ducked back. His expression was rather determined now. Every time Garrett had taken a moment to say something to him it'd grown more and more so. If it was up to Poldi, he'd keep hold on whatever good luck he'd been having, for he was set on being a Warden. And it was hard figuring the slippery fighter before him out. Nothing fancy that he could do in return, so Poldi lunged in again, opting for another jab aimed at Garrett's shoulder.
[11:24] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#2f11#): 26 - jab jab
[11:24] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#4c50#): 24 - No dodging here
[11:29] Garrett (Arex Koltai) had to know how the man performed under pressure, and so far he seemed to be doing just fine. With his counter-attack, Garrett once again tried to jump back to avoid the attack, but even his leap couldn't quite avoid the impact, and another soft grunt of pain rose from Garrett's mouth. He started to roll his shoulders as he stepped backwards, putting more distance between him and Poldi and thinking about what next to test on the man. An idea came to mind and Garrett furrowed his brow in concentration as he once again approached the man, and this time, tensed his shoulders a bit before throwing his leg in a quick stabbing motion towards the man's shin.
[11:29] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#c64c#): 17 - Stabhappy
[11:30] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#82ed#): 11 - a kick - nu!
[11:38] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) kept on, diligent to the task, grasping at his luck with the desperation of one who knows its bound to wear out. He'd make last just a bit longer if he could -- and then Garrett kicked him. There wasn't even a real attempt to dodge aside for Poldi hadn't been paying too much attention to the man's feet. It wasn't a thing he'd expected and his shin got hit solid, a sharp pain blooming and causing him to hiss. His stance was a bit off then, beginning to favor the leg a bit, clearly not one who'd had to power through a lot of pain before. But he kept forging onward, all the same. Stepping towards Garrett, jabbing at him with another fist, Poldi figured if he hadn't been kicked out on his ass yet he couldn't be doing too poorly, right?
[11:38] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#4982#): 10 - jab it
[11:40] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#407a#): 23 - dodge it!
[11:47] Garrett (Arex Koltai) couldn't help but smirk a bit as the poor man's shin got the brunt of Garrett's boot. But like his punches, the kick wasn't a hard one, he certainly wasn't trying to cripple the man! He spoke up as he retracted his leg, "Like I said, things on the isle strike from anywhere..." He must have counted himself among that set! AS he jabbed at Garrett, he moved about rather deftly, speaking again as he even tapped the man's arm in the dodge, "Can't get too bold, now. When you take a lick, you have to keep your eyes on the prize..." He'd follow the statement up with another strike, this another simple punch to the man's center mass
[11:47] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#c6aa#): 21 - Punchy Punchy!
[11:48] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#3cf8#): 22 - ouch
[11:55] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) was starting to flag. It was one thing to have bursts of energy and power through a moment that was dangerous but quite another to keep on trucking with little adrenaline truly flowing. Poldi obviously wasn't so used to the latter. He made a valiant attempt though, continue to move, weight shifting here and there, steps taken, attention fixed to Garrett. His face even grew more determined as he whiffed and Garrett spoke to him like he'd found another place in Poldi's performance that wasn't as good as it might have been. But when the man went to punch him, Poldi's reaction was nearly too late. He stepped away to avoid it but he felt how close it'd been. A breath was huffed out in grim determination, stepping forward once again. He remembered how Garrett had feinted earlier and tried to do the same to him, following it with another hook of his fist.
[11:55] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#ddac#): 25 - tired Poldi is tired
[11:57] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#fbb5#): 24 - Oh dear!
[12:03] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was also showing some showing signs of fatigue but not nearly as much as Poldi. Garrett had already had to fight shoggoths and druids, and pissed off werewolves. It was, after all, why he spent his morning exercising and putting his body under constant strain when doing so. It seemed that Poldi wasn't used to long periods of fighting and stress, and Garrett spoke up to make mention of it as Poldi managed to tap his chest with his strike, "Have to keep your reserves stretched as long as you can...nothing on this isle fights alone. Nothing worth a bounty, anyways..." He smirked and once again closed distance with Poldi to attack the man's torso, but this time with a side-on kick. Garrett didn't try to fully extend his foot into the man's gut, but it was a solid enough hit. Enough, perhaps to knock the wind out of the man's lungs if it connected.
[12:03] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#9b83#): 23 - Kick to the Gut
[12:05] StoryMaker: Poldi rolls R7 (IoV:#f654#): 20 - no pls
[12:11] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) grunted when the foot caught him in gut. He stumbled back, more out of reflex and the desire to keep his breath than because of the kick's own force. Heaving a breath or two, Poldi finally let his arms lower, took a moment to catch his breath and run a forearm across his head to wipe the sweat from his eyes. "Now I know why you ain't got no shirt on ..." He was feeling pretty toasty for it being a brisk, autumn day and all.
[12:16] Garrett (Arex Koltai) finally let his body relax as Poldi took a step back. Garrett's skin showed decent-sized red marks where Poldi's attacks had struck him true, and they'd be interesting colors come tomorrow, and he chuckled to Poldi's statement, "Aye, but nothing a solid few weeks of hard work won't fix..." It wasn't like he'd started off in good shape either! He stepped forward to offer the man a handshake, nodding towards the man as he did, "You've solid skill, we could use that..."
[12:19] StoryMaker: Poldi (Cedar Ashland) straightened up, stepping forward to take that hand and shake it. He grinned too, the moment lending Poldi an undeniable sort of boyish charm in his delight. It was almost like he'd just been told he was on his way to being a bona fide super hero! Maybe for Poldi, he was. "I'll work hard to be the best," he said, still grinning. And there was his arrogance creeping back in - the best. Well, at least he'd work hard?
[12:22] Garrett (Arex Koltai) wasn't going to completely deny the man his arrogance. A certain degree of it was, after all, what made for an effective fighter. He smirked at the suggestion that he'd work to be the best, "Well, you're up against folks that live centuries, so get started..." There was a small wink towards him before motioning towards the keep, "Batman's still got to take inventory of you, but I'll let him know for certain that you're no slouch to a spar..." He had a feeling from the man's actions that he'd prove as deft with a blade as he was with his hands.
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Post by Garrett on Nov 5, 2015 21:23:12 GMT -8
In Which Viveka Wears Pants. Also Fighting.
[17:00:13] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) gave a soft sigh as he said she would need to leave, though she did give a bit of a chuckle at the comment and his grin. As Garrett spoke of darkness she became intrigued "Oh, I see, so what would I need to do if I wanted to help with that?" Sekai would ask curiously as Garrett went into the gates, she probably looked almost helpless with her lack of clothing and weapons but really she was always lethal, but she would keep that to herself for a bit, atleast till she thought it safe
[17:04:30] Cailean (Alistair Greymyst) gave a hearty laugh and grinned over the edge of the wall, watching Garrett as he entered and Sekai to make sure she didn't. "Aye, that we do--.. keep the darkness at bay, that is," he said, agreeing cheerfully with the other ranger. "A ranger is good in the dark. Good at a lot of things!" He stopped laughing as Sekai asked about helping with that, and there was a moment where he looked over the wall to size her up. Then he snorted. "Well. You'd have to be good in the dark, too. Are you good in the dark?" Cailean's mouth quirked into a grin. "You'll have to talk to the big guy about that. He's the one that sets us a purpose -- maybe he's got a purpose for someone like you too. Come along in then, and mind that we don't find you where you shouldn't be."
[17:06:25] Garrett (Arex Koltai) would start to move up the ladder to keep hearing what people were talking about and as he heard the woman question how oen would become a Warden, he perked up and listened to Cail's response. He spoke back, increasing the volume of his voice so the woman could hear him through the fence, "If you've got a decent hand with a bow or sword, chances are pretty good the Harbinger's going to like what you have to offer as it is."
[17:10:11] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) grinned and nodded "Yes, I am great in the dark" she would explain "I am also proficient with a bow and a dagger among other things, I left my weapons elsewhere hoping none would see me as a threat" she would explain as she moved inside "do not worry I will stay where you tell me I need to"
[17:17:32] Cailean (Alistair Greymyst) turned to look at Garrett as he headed up the ladder, then lowered his voice. "She's got nice tits," he said with a burgeoning grin. "Can't say that won't help." He winked at Garrett then straightened. "Just stay in sight, don't wander off where you can't be seen unless you've gotta' use the jakes. You're welcome inside, too, and you can take a meal with us if you'd like. I'd suggest seeing if you can borrow a cloak from someone, 'less you want me and the other men staring at you all night. We're a rougher sort, betimes. I also can't promise that Garrett here won't try to pledge his undying love to you."
[17:18:59] Viveka (Themis Adasia) made her way up the hill to the keep, watching as someone passed through the gates and looking up to see who was standing watch. Cailean, not the one she'd come for but she was working up mischievous plans for him, even if she didn't mind what he'd done to her. Sort of to her. She would dip into an overly exaggerated bow, one she'd gotten out of the habit of doing for far too long and now that she was feeling more herself, she was back to her normal antics. "Good evening Cailean, it has been too long, dove." Of course she didn't notice Garrett inside yet. She hadn't seen him go in or climb the ladder. Her brow quirked at what he was saying, probably to the woman who just went inside, and the grin on her face grew. "Which reminds me, thank you for thinking so highly of my own tits to have them immortalized in pastry form."
[17:22:58] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was going to have to ask about why he was suddenly the target for some rather aggressive attempts to get him to hook up with random people, and his face showed as much confusion as he perked a brow to Cail's wink. He rolled his eyes and started down the ladder, perking up as he heard Viveka's voice from beyond the wall, but not wanting to interrupt her discussion with Cail. He motioned towards Sekai as she entered and jumped off the last rung to land on the ground with a soft thud, "So, what types of creatures are you used to stalking? Have experience with something outside the mundane?"
[17:29:37] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) had some pretty good hearing but she made no comment or notion that she heard him "alright ill stay in sight. As for the cloak I'll pass, I'm not worried" she would state, obviously confident in being able to hold her own and seemingly not caring about some of the mens possible attempts. Sekai could hear the other womans voice and would listen in a bit, slightly confused by the pastry comment. As Garrett jumped down she would turn towards him "well other than standard animals to eat, vampires, demons, tieflings, the occasional dragon" she would shrug a bit as she explained "my people are kind of known for hunting those types of things" she wouldnt get into detail just yet though
[17:33:28] "Viv! In pants, no less!" Cailean crowed from above, peering back over the wall and into the gloom where the elf stood. "Aye, you're very much welcome -- though I'd not say the pastries would've lasted long enough to use a word like 'immortalized'. I take it Gerald failed in his endeavor? Or was he adamant about figuring out how to make them bird-shaped instead? Either way, we got neither birds nor buns." He paused, then looked over the wall again. "Aye, well, come along in then," he said, motioning toward the NPC that worked the door. As far as aggressively marketing for Garrett, it was just a matter of good fun and Cailean was in fair spirits for it. It'd been awhile since he'd been up on a wall. "Can't say I'd not be impressed if even half those things were true," he turned back to the other conversation as Viv was let in. "Well, that's up to the Harbinger to figure out," he beamed. "If he says so, then you're one of us."
[17:38:45] Viveka (Themis Adasia) laughed at Cail and turned around to show off her still rotundas ass. "I thought they made my butt look rather nice, don't you think?" she'd ask teasingly and then just...break out into a full on laugh at the comments about Gerald. "That man is more dense than the ten foot thick wall I felt like ramming my head into during that conversation. I told him he should make ones shaped like cocks....and of course he thought I meant roosters. But yes, he failed. Of his own decision once I finally got it through to him." She would grin and thank Cail for being let in and was greeted by the backside of the woman that had been let in previously. The conversation seemed to be that she was looking for work. "If they don't take you on and you know how to dance or keep people in line or...whatever really....I could certainly handle hiring you." At least judging from the backside alone. And then her eyes went to Garrett and she'd smile. "I thought you might like to know that the Idani was hoping to speak with us, love.
[17:38:45] Left me a message and hoped to catch us at the same time so it was less time wandering on land for her."
[17:43:26] Garrett (Arex Koltai) frowned slightly in thought as Sekai explained what sort of experience she had and he held up his hand as if to pause the conversation, "Well, first of all, unless you have you have a dragon tooth in a pocket, I don't believe that." He raised his eyebrows and motioned to her, "But I don't care about your people, I need to know what *you* are capable of." His voice didn't carry too much in the way of annoyance, rather, his voice was simply stern and direct, like talking to a soldier. His attention, though was finally taken as Viveka made her way in, and Garrett's face noticeably changed upon seeing her, his face breaking into a smile as she spoke before nodding in understanding, "Well aright then. "
[17:53:53] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) gave a nod to Cailean as he spoke of the Harbinger then looked to Viveka "I can dance" she would state simply but didnt say much else about it for now before looking towards Garrett "I didnt say I took it down alone, and you didnt specify" she would shrug a bit "other such things I have taken down on my own" she would explain
[17:58:27] Cailean (Alistair Greymyst) leaned over and tilted his head, making sure it was very clear that he was checking out Viv's backside. "Aye," he grunted in a grudging tone, then grinned. "Though it's no competition for my wife's arse," he crooned, then made great sweeping rounded shapes with his hands through the air, mimicking dat ass. "/That's/ tough to beat. Might be that your tits are bigger, though," he went on, sounding as if he were offering her some playful consolation. "Got a nice shape to 'em too." He nodded, then paused a moment when he realized that Viv was pairing an us in with that love when she spoke to Garrett. "Huh." He looked between the two. He turned his attention back to Sekai. "Aye, fair enough. I'm sure we'll get to see you in action sooner or later. What'd you say your name was, lass?"
[18:06:32] Viveka (Themis Adasia) had to give Cailean that one. "Not many asses compared to Cedar's," she'd admit, and was just about to open her mouth to make another comment but she'd pause for a moment, a look of confusion on her face. "Wife? When did that happen and why wasn't I invited?! Rude! As for my tits, thank you! I'm quite proud of them, if you can't tell by how much I show them off." And the wheels in her head were set in motion for payback. Not that she honestly cared that Cail had sent Gerald to go boob grabbing, but...she had to escalate things. Especially where Cail was concerned. "Nice to see that you can still appreciate the finer things in life with only one eye." Though she wasn't sure she knew how that happened exactly.... She was a little out of the loop. Not like it mattered. His problem, not hers! She'd remember the woman's comment about dancing and...perhaps have to pursue her about work some other time. She didn't seem all that interested at the moment, and it was likely if she started working here, she never
[18:06:32] would be. Not too many wardens wandered down to Crystal Skies unless they were going for the hot springs. Or her. Then she'd focus on Garrett, missing the assumption that Cailean had made since actually, she'd called other people love. Hell she probably had him when she flirted with him upon their introduction. Granted, his assumption was right, but still! "I'd imagine it's about the dreams," she would say to Garrett. "We never did meet with her or Meri about them and only Meri has found either one of us since. Though I already know what the Idani's dream was of."
[18:11:55] Garrett (Arex Koltai) raised his eyebrows slightly as Sekai indicated that she hadn't taken it down herself, "Yes, I assumed as much." Once again, his tone was mostly stoic and direct. He turned away from the group, doing his best to ignore Cail's comments towards Viveka, and finding his patience in the matters rather taxed. Moreso than he thought it would. He'd have to get that frustration out some how. He made his way towards the practice dummies and stomped his foot down on two separate wooden practice swords, popping them up into his hand, before making his way back to Sekai and tossing her one with a light though so she could take it, "Well, one way to find out for sure..." He looked to Viveka as she mentioned that the Idani wanted to meet with them about their dreams and nodded, "Aye, that would follow. I can't imagine she much cares for my company otherwise..."
[18:18:10] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) listened to their conversation but had no clue who anybody was so she didnt think too much on it till she was asked her name "Sekai Keita" she would offer them before seeing Garrett go to the dummies to get a sword, then another, Sekai would take the one she was handed, it wasnt her weapon of choice but she held it well and was obviously comfortable with it
[18:19:03] Taeryn (kiiama.insoo) lightly padded through the wood, nearby the path, though not quite where it would meander through the dense underbrush. Still, Taeryn appreciated little things, like leaved brushing against her thighs, and the smell of freshly stomped leaves. Things that didn't quite feel the same on a path. Eventually, she'd end up at the large wooden gate she'd come across a few times. She'd never really managed to figure out what it was, and so she started to examine it, trying to peer through the cracks of the log-wall.
[18:20:42] Cailean (Alistair Greymyst) only grinned and shrugged. "It happened the night of the party that you couldn't be arsed to attend," he replied cheekily. "And no one was invited, really. I can't even say either of us remember all of it as it goes -- we were a bit drunk. Meri said the words though, on account of her being a priestess, so it's official enough by my reckoning. Papers still need to be drawn up but, well, that's all that's missing. And aye, though I'd appreciate the shape of a woman a bit more if I'd both my eyes, I've learned to be very good with my hands." He saw Garrett going for the practice swords and was about to plop his arse down to watch when he thought he should check over the gate one last time before he took his attention away from it, just in time to catch sight of someone peering through the cracks. Damn. "State your business!" he called, enunciating the words clearly.
[18:26:59] Viveka (Themis Adasia) noted the change in demeanor on Garrett's face at the bantering. Her ears drooped a little and she opted to keep that conversation going in another direction that didn't include her own body parts. Of course, then the party she missed got brought up and her eyes widened a little. She knew she'd missed something that one evening! But a lot happened that day and long conversations had been necessary, and likely more enjoyable. She didn't /always/ like to be surrounded by people. Actually, she liked it far less than most would think. "I do hope you put a good blush on Meri's face that night then. And my apologies for missing such an event. Some things cannot be avoided, however," she'd say to Cail without looking up to him. Namely trying to help people make sense of things they couldn't seem to remember anymore. She was feeling too bad and still watching Garrett, making a mental note to apologize to him later. She didn't want to interrupt him while he was going to spar, so she would close her mouth and
[18:26:59] watch. For now, at least, especially since her attention got pulled when Cail started talking to someone else.
[18:31:25] Garrett (Arex Koltai) offered Sekai a small smile as she gave her name, "Garrett, good to meet you." He turned his head to listen to the story of how Cail had gone and gotten hitched in the most blitzed way possible and then looked to Viveka, shrugging slightly and smirked in a good natured way. As Cail turned his attention towards the outside, Garrett too changed his attention to Sekai, unfortunately missing Viveka's down state thanks to his attitude. Garrett motioned for Sekai to approach him, "Ok, so, go ahead and attack. Let's see what sort of skill you have." His voice was encouraging, and he brought his practice sword up in a small neutral stance, ready to engage her when she was.
[18:36:32] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) smiled "pleased to meet you" she would offer him before moving towards him, Sekai would watch him a long moment before going for the first attack at his left side (fast blade style)
[18:37:30] Taeryn (kiiama.insoo) was peeking through, and was just about to put her hands to the wood to lean in a bit closer when the man's voice rung out at her and she couldn't hep but flinch. She'd drop her hands and look up at him and her face beamed. "Hey... you're the guy who's friends with the mongoloid..." She beamed and nodded. "Cailean, right? Of the Wardens?" She'd nod. "This is the Warden's home?" Her head cocked. It was then that she realized that he'd said the Wardens didn't like Tieflings, and she frowned. "Oh, i don't mean to cause my problems, i was just exploring.."
[18:38:14] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#0d60#): 9 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - attack arex koltai
[18:38:53] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#94a5#): 8 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[18:46:28] Garrett (Arex Koltai) tried to keep his attention square on Sekai, but damn if the noise and conversation around him was not helping. Before he could really respond, he found his side smacked by her strike, and he hopped a bit as he grit his teeth and nodded at the sting, "Allright...good shot..." He shook his head and regathered himself before squaring his shoulders again and approaching Sekai. He attempted a simple chop strike towards her shoulder, pulling slightly on the sword to make sure it wouldn't be much more than a light smack atop the skin.
[18:46:44] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#e272#): 23 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Chop
[18:48:37] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#81b1#): 24 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[18:51:50] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) grinned a bit but kept her focus. As Garrett made his move Sekai's flexibility showed as she moved out of the way, she would then attempt to strike from behind using hte momentum of her dodge to carry her that direction
[18:52:03] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#0a45#): 21 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - attack
[18:52:10] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#5e13#): 10 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[18:54:41] Garrett (Arex Koltai) felt his blade strike nothing but air, and was not in a position to fully dodge the attack that she followed up with. He grunted as she struck him, his body better prepared for the attack this time, so it didn't quite sting as bad. But, hoping to use her momentum against her, he stepped to the side, cutting sideways across her midsection and helping clear the space between them again
[18:54:49] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#48c3#): 21 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Attack
[18:55:27] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#edfa#): 21 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:01:43] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) was quick but she still felt the wood barely grace her midsection just before getting out of range, then moving back in. Sekai would then attempt to get his side again, her reflexes hopefully carrying her far in the spar to prove herself
[19:01:49] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#1b24#): 12 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Attack
[19:01:59] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#e617#): 19 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[19:05:11] Garrett (Arex Koltai) smiled slightly, finally connecting (albeit in a barely consequential sort of way), and as she attempted to strike his side, he found himself ready and, in a mirror of her flexibility, perhaps, his feet carried him back with a small leap. His follow up started as simple attack to her center mass, but at the last minute he swept his leg out and snapped his body around, sending the back of his arm towards the top of her chest. The strike was more of a 'pop' than an attempt to hurt her, to judge how she reacted to the attack
[19:05:24] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#4ae6#): 19 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Backhand Strike
[19:05:37] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#daf4#): 14 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:09:24] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) once he connected, even slightly, she noticed a change in the spar, just as he leaped back from her attack he came back, she was ready to dodge the attack but then he changed and he got her! A slightly growly oof was heard as she backed up from the attack but she continued, this time attempting to go around and get at the tendons in his knees! a game changing strike if it hit, but it was a lower attack and she needed to get the angle right, it would have been much easier to sneak about and get him that way for sure!
[19:09:32] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#2ee6#): 20 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Attack
[19:09:53] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#e475#): 23 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[19:14:47] Garrett (Arex Koltai) felt the shift in momentum between them as his hand connected in a solid enough strike to her chest. But as she retaliated, it was her turn to catch him by surprise! He wasn't expecting the attack, and seeing her strike towards his legs, threw his legs upwards, and planted his hand behind him, essentially vaulting straight upwards to avoid the low attack. He then curled his legs and flexed his midsection to bring him back down and once again, to see how she'd react, he'd carry his momentum forward and snapped his arms down, pulling the wooden sword towards her in sharp angle.
[19:15:01] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#25e1#): 10 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Vertical Slice
[19:15:45] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#70df#): 5 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:19:05] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) the tides had definitely turned in this one and once he dodged she didnt have enough time to get out of the way. Another hit, Sekai would once again back up once she was hit before moving to his side again, or so it seemed, she would change her direction and attempt to get him right in his mid section this time
[19:19:15] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#12d2#): 12 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Attack
[19:19:27] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#9daf#): 16 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[19:23:39] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was certainly feeling the burn as Sekai's attacks kept him on his toes. A visible smile was on his face as they sparred, greatly enjoying the opportunity to fight someone who had a similar style of fighting to how he usually fought: with graceful motions and emphasis on reflexes. But he needed to also practice other fighting styles to keep his body sharp and his skills honed. As she struck towards his chest, he twisted his torso away hard from the sword, barely avoiding her attack. To follow up, he would turn his body into her arms, and once again in a small twist, he'd press his entire body towards her, his hands reaching to her shoulders, and using his whole body weight to slam forward and push her away. He made sure to keep his arms from pushing too hard so that she'd only stumble at worst.
[19:23:46] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#33bc#): 13 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Bodycheck
[19:24:29] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#82d1#): 13 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:27:17] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) grumbled a bit as once again he dodged her attack, though she was enjoying the spar more than she thought she would. As he came back at her with his body weight she was able to move out of the way just enough to only be grazed by his side, and once again his back was towards her now so she would turn quickly to face his backside going for the kidney area
[19:27:30] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#946b#): 16 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Kidney attack!
[19:27:41] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#26a2#): 9 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[19:30:24] Garrett (Arex Koltai) had to suspect that this particular attack wouldn't work too well, but damn if it didn't come close! Still, against such a slippery target, he found himself mostly pushing against air, and her snap against his backside caused his back to seize a little and a small yelp to rise from his lips. He jogged away from her to avoid follow up attacks and reached back to rub at his back before turning around, nodding to her, "Good hit...good hit." His voice was genuine, liking how she took advantage of the situation, and he brought his sword back before him and approached her again, the blade held at a defense angle before he feinted an attack to her left side, before spinning and attacking her right side instead
[19:30:33] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#a818#): 15 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Feint Attack
[19:31:25] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#5537#): 22 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:36:05] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) watched him as he moved to her left side first but his feet changed direction as she watched him and she was able to dodge his attack quite well that time, moving to the side before coming straight at him, going for his mid section again, she was obviously keeping most of her moves quick and simple since she wasnt as good with a sword as she was her bow and dagger
[19:36:17] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#7923#): 15 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Attack
[19:39:19] Garrett rolls R8 (IoV:#8658#): 12 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Dodge
[19:41:00] Garrett (Arex Koltai) felt strong with the strike towards Sekai, but she was able to move away, and her midsection attack connected with a nice solid 'thump'. But he didn't shy away from the blade this time after being struck, deciding instead to use his curled body to snap his arms towards her, a sweeping attack towards her hips traveling through the air
[19:41:18] Garrett rolls R5 (IoV:#f75b#): 11 against Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) - Sweep Attack
[19:41:37] Sekai Keita rolls R6 (IoV:#3e68#): 8 against Garrett (Arex Koltai) - Defense
[19:47:23] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) thought she had gotten her streak back, but just as she hit and he didnt back off she knew what was coming, unfortunately she just wasnt fast enough this time and was struck again, Sekai was at her limit for a sparing match, besides the lady didnt want her to hurt him too bad anyways, she would give a chuckle in between deep breaths as she put her hands up and backed away dropping the wooden sword "that was a good spar" she would pant out with a smirk, she hadnt had a long spar like that in forever. Sekai would move back towards him once she thought the spar was over
[19:52:00] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was still waiting for an attack that never came, so it wasn't until she took a good few steps away that he finally realized she was calling it. He laughed lightly, "Not even going to give me a chance to get some hits back in?" He winked at her though, agreeing that it was a good place to call the spar, she'd more than shown what sort of fighter she could be. His hair was clearly damp and his skin had a sheen about it, but it was clear he wasn't quite as winded as Sekai. Viveka and others could verify that he spent most of his mornings doing endurance and strength training exercises, not to mention had to marathon a wolf attack and druid/shoggoth attacks. He'd approach her, offering a hand to her as well as giving her the option to hand him the practice sword, "Good to see another student of the Fast Blade Style..." He'd finally turn his head towards Dae, trying to avoid any stares or judgments made by the peanut gallery, "Seems like a quality fighter, Dae." Of course, he'd be able to make his own
[19:52:00] call on the subject, but Garrett couldn't see how Dae'd disagree
[20:08:31] Batman (grant.kirax) couldn't disagree with Garrett, not that he ever did often. "Good spar, Sekai and welcome to the Wardens." he offered, looking toward the gate as the two women began their american gladiator course. Seeing Taeryn not make it the first time, he didn't seem displeased, especially when she seemed eager to try another time. Looking toCailean as he began to smile, only wishing he could have known the hilarity going on in his mind. "Good thing it wasn't greased.. they will make it though." he said, confidently. As Taegan tried her best but the wall was very steep. Coral looked around from the blacksmith, sweat on his forehead, waiting to see if he needed to open the gate... or if round two was literally in his hands.
[20:12:50] Sekai Keita (AnnabelleCross Resident) shook garretts hand and handed him the wooden sword before he took off. Sekai would then look up to Batman as she heard him speak, it was hard to see him from down there and she knew by what she heard and his decision that he was the one calling the shots around here. So unless stopped Sekai would make her way up to the wall to meet him and put a face to the sound of his voice atleast "thank you" she would smile glad she was able to prove herself. Then she would glance ever so often at the wall that the two were trying to climb... that didnt seem very easy to do that was for sure, the thing was huge
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