http://naoto-two.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] naoto-two.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] tampered2006-12-30 04:48 pm

Log; complete

When; Dec 30
Rating; PG-13 (violence)
Characters; Naoto [[livejournal.com profile] naoto_two] & Percival Fraulein [[livejournal.com profile] gegnet]
Summary; Naoto and Percival have a friendly spar in Xanadu.
Log;

Naoto had not used her katana since her return to the City nearly a month before. All of her training had been for that final moment when she would avenge her parents' deaths, and now that said moment was past, the woman had no real use for the sword. But it was a part of her now, just as her scar was a part of her, and her master's coat which she refused to part with. She might as well not let her skills and sword rust.

The woman sat waiting on a stone bench not too far from the sakura tree that was still in bloom even in the dead of winter. She checked the placement of her weapons again: her katana slung at her shoulder in its case, its partner knife secure at her belt, and her scarf -- yes, she used that in combat as well -- wrapped loosely around her neck.

The minutes ticked by.

[identity profile] gegnet.livejournal.com 2007-01-06 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Lady Chris was an exception, the only female knight. Though I have great respect for many of the women fighters I've met," he replied as they pressed on steadily. "You included, Naoto," he continued as they broke apart.

Percival offered a formal bow, in acknowledgement. Honestly though if she had been aiming to kill it would have been a very different fight. Percival's strength and stamina were perhaps improved compared to even during the Second Fire Bringer War. Farm work and riding on a daily basis had trained him better than the idle duties that the knights usually fulfilled.

[ooc; works for me :3;; Sorry if I rushed you...just dueling is not my strongest skill :D;;]

[identity profile] gegnet.livejournal.com 2007-01-08 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
"A pleasure for me as well," he replied, ever polite. Percival slid Zukenft back into its sheath.

"I would enjoy another one," the former knight agreed with a smile. A formidable opponent. And something about her did remind him of Chris a lot. "Though perhaps I'd enjoy your company even without crossing swords," he invited vaguely. Borus was here in the city, and he loved the blonde's company, more than just his company really, enough to drive him insane. It would do some good to make other acquaintances.

[identity profile] gegnet.livejournal.com 2007-01-08 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Percival waved faintly in response, "I shall definitely take you up on that gracious offer."

[ooc; ...end? :3;;]