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WHO: Lirael & Riku
WHERE: Some empty park place
WHEN: Today!
WHAT: Sparring between newly made friens.
WARNINGS: None/will update accordingly.



[ Finding a spot to spar wasn't as difficult as Lirael had feared. Maybe it was because of the day, but she and Riku managed to make a nice space on a nearby park where they could swing their swords without fearing accidentally hitting someone, or in Lirael's case, being seen. She's far better than she gives herself any credit, but she's not her sister. It's going to be a while until Lirael can handle herself in combat the same way the Abhorsen does. ]

Would you like to establish some ground rules?

[ Maybe he likes to use a point system or something. ]

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[He brought with him a pair of wooden kendo swords, and holds his pinned between his arm and side as he reaches behind him to pull his hair into a passable idea of a ponytail.]

I don't really have any preferences that way. We can go about this a couple of ways, I guess. If you don't want to get too brutal, battle can end at first touch or when one of us is disarmed.

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[ She mimics him, although her long silky hair is far easier to manage that those anime spikes he's dealing with. ]

That's a good way to start, I suppose.

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I think so too. Which do you like better?

[Either or is fine with him, really. First contact is a little harder to do, but if you don't get hit by the opponent's weapon, all the better. Fighting to disarm is useful too, though...]

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Let's start with disarming.

[ She supposes that way she'll be able to have an idea of just how skilled he is.

That said, Lirael goes into a simple guarding stance. Sword in front of her, both hands on the handle as the tip points towards Riku. ]

Ready when you are.

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[ooc: sorry for how late i am on this!!]

[He holds his in one hand, but back, the other hand in front of him as if to catch her weapon. Riku nods, and without waiting he thrusts forward with it. Whether or not he connects blades, he pulls his arm back as soon as it extends all the way, then sidesteps, dealing many swipes quickly but relentlessly. He'll keep this up as long as she'll let him.]