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[Erato]

Foolish, she had been so foolish! Just looking at Devmond’s smile, hearing his silken voice qualmed all of her former fears. Could a man like him truly harm an innocent person? He seemed such a patient man, able to smile after Nilkayn’s rough handling, somehow calm after all the rudeness, the injuries. Erato saw no pride in his eyes, only the vulnerable gaze of the creature that had limped to her to be healed.

And yet, despite all that, Erato felt the scales above her left eye tingle as she moved closer. She paid little mind to the sensation, however, her eyes unable to cast away from the symenestra. The image of a fish no longer seemed to describe his appearance at all well, oh no. His dark hair was soft in the moonlight, his pale skin softer, and those honeyed eyes stood out from both with their brazen color. Perhaps he was something like a black swan, downy, elegant, graceful, calm. It was difficult to imagine ill intent from him, so injured as he was. Despite his cheer and calm, Erato struggled to believe that even he had taken lightly to the suspicious aggression that had forced him away from the camp.

Now that she did have time to take things in more slowly, Erato finally saw some discomfort in Devmond’s exposed form. It was a rather cool night, and while she had grown somewhat accustomed to cooler water, Devmond at least appeared to be a male who didn’t prefer such exposure. So as she came up beside him, she set down her lyre upon the grass and took her cloak in both hands, setting the thick fabric about his shoulders before settling herself down on the river’s bank.

“I was… worried for you.” Erato’s eyes fell momentarily on his shoulder, quickly falling down to the water. “Your company I welcome as well, and I do not wish to return to that camp. There is too much blood and too much noise… my place is here, with the river.”

[Nil'kayn]

Kayn nodded to Amb, then grabbing his spear and strapping his shield on he stepped into the ring. As Licen swung he ducked barely, he could feel the scythe sail over his head, the wind ruffling his hair. He gripped his spear in both hand, his shield was still in its buckler form, so allowed him much more room. As the scythe came back around again he raised his shield. The back of the scythe and the shield hit each other causing a jarring affect. Kayn felt a flash of pain, but then it subsided and his arm went slightly numb. He grunted and gripped the shaft of the scythe pulling it towards him, and with his other hand he lunged forward with his spear, directed at Licen's chest.

[Licendous Gestral]

Feeling the surge of vibrations along and up his arm as the scythe connected with the shield, then the sudden tug of a grip along the length of the shaft. Rolling to the side sharply barely dodging the tip of the spear as it lightly scratched his chest but due his dense flesh not a mark was seen. Gripping the shaft tightly in both hands he gave the scythe a tug towards him and tugged the blade towards nil's back. After that happened Licen then ducked under the scythe to deliver a heavy blow with his left arm to nil's chest. If nil dodged the scythe he would be struck by his fist if he dodged his fist he would be struck by the scythe but if he let go of the scythe he'd be able to dodge both. Hoping he'd dodge the scythe licen said fairly loudly. "Every two or three minutes, can we have a minuite break to switch out weapons and evaluate wounds ?" Licens idea was so that they could train with all the weapons available. "Nil, also may i request that everyone be allowed to use each others weapons? if thats alright with you?" Deciding whether to pull back and go for a different assault or not was a ploy he wasnt sure he could do but never the less ambrose still had to join in this would be the moment that he striked taking out both.

Sliding his feet through the mud and preparing for a frontal blow, licen decided it would be in his best intrest to try his hardest as this was no ordinary opponent, the sound of metal scraping against metal a joyous noise it reminded him of the forge work he loved soo the clamor of metal hitting metal the sing of a well forged blade. Grinning he shifted his feet and prepared for a retaliatory strike as well as a dodging position should need be.

( when i say a 2-3 min round i mean 2-3 posts of fighting and 1 posts of evaluation before more fighting sound good ? Also i didn't mean to sound meta-gaming if i do, i'm merely stating whats happening it's a pincer attack so long as your holding the weapon both can connect.)

[Nil'kayn]

Kayn pushed the scythe to the side ducking under its blade, but as his head moved downward Licen's shot to his chest hit him full in the face sending him backwards. Kayn grunted as stumbled back, there was a trickle of blood coming out of his mouth, he spat it out on the ground, and wiped away the rest of it smiling. "You can have a break whenever you like by stepping out of the circle, and I'm not going to use any other peoples weapons. I'm learning to use mine and mine alone." Kayn pulled the pin on his shield and it expanded to cover much of his body, holding it in a guarding position, he held the spear next to the shield ready for an attack. He started to walk slowly forward his spear darting forward every so often, to either of them.

OOCAs said you can have a break whenever that's the purpose of the circle. And I don't want to gain exp with you guys weapons, i want to gather xp with mine. And as to a time limit, lets just say whenever you feel like your character wants to take a break and/or change weapon you step out of the ring. doesn't mean anyone else has to.

[Ambrose Wheeler]

He smiled, watching those two spar gave him a chance to evaluate how they fight, and who to target. As well as choosing a weapon, he thought to himself while seated a little ways away from the circle. Ambrose would wait until the next round, no need for an unfair advantage, as far as watching goes. He decided to occupy himself by drawing in the dirt with the tip of his sword.

[Licendous Gestral]

Trying his best to dodge the spear he caught a couple of light nicks across his shoulders and a few grazes across his right arm, grabbing the tip of the spear in his left hand he ducked to the right and swung his scythe full extension behind the shield attempting to catch nil off guard. as he dis this he used the wetness of the muddy ground to slide to the left hand side of nil, looping the scythe across the back of his neck but not pulling it he knew he had a chance to seize victory but he was having a hard time controlling the scythe and it went too far back and missed it's mark leaving him defenseless. Using the base of the scythe to stabilize himself he then pushed himself back to his original position and stepped outside the ring feeling a little tired. he would be back in a moment but he tought he better let ambrose have a go. "Ambro i'm taking a breather,i'm gonna change weapons ad watch for a second. I warn you though that shield is of master quality and his defence is near flawless." Smiling and walking out the circle he cleaned the blade of his scythe and set it against his training log wondering which weapon to use next.

[Nil'kayn]

Kayn yanked on the spear as Licen grasped. It was a good move but he thought he could easily pull the spear out of the man’s arm; at least so he thought. His muscles straining to make the man let it go, but the man has a vice-like grip on it, and besides that the ground was muddy from a mixture of blood and water. His feet slid slightly. It was not working so he only so one option. Readying himself, he was going to charge forward and smash the shield into the man. Hoping to send the man flying backward, and also let go of the spear. But out of the corner of his eye he saw the scythe move closer; turning he twisted to the side enough so that the scythe scraped across the shield. It made a scraping sound as it grated across the metal, it sounded bad and made Kayn grind his teeth from the noise. He saw Licen loose his footing and step out of the arena, a smile spreading across his face, but relief spreading across his mind. "Almost had me there. And I do not deserve that praise. I am in no way very good at using these weapons." All he was truly doing was holding the shield in front of his body, and using the spear to have wild jabs at whatever he could see. He turned to Amb readying himself for the kelvic's attack, he shuffled slightly to the right finding some less muddy ground.

[Ambrose Wheeler]

He spun his sword once as he stepped close to the ring. After watching he'd thought he found an opening and was prepared to try it. I understand Ambrose replied, stepping into the circle with his sword held diagonally in his right hand.

Here we go Kayn. He had said only a few seconds before shifting his stance, forcing most of his weight onto his left side, facing Kayn sideways and his sword blocking his front. He wasn't gonna make the first move, best to stay on defense until spotting an opening.

[Nil'kayn]

Kayn watched Amrose intently takeing note of every little detail; how he swung his sword, his foot work, etc. He watched as Amb stayed on the defensive. It seemed he would have to make the first move. He made note of the ground in front of him planning his moves ahead of time. Rushing forward, he stepped on the less muddy spots. When he came close to Amb he shoved shield forward attempting to bash and send the man backward.

[Licendous Gestral]

Observing them carefully from his seated position, nil was well versed with the shield and spear, even if he said he was new to them. Licen wondered what he could do, his scythe could get behind the shield that was a fact hu he needed a second weapon perhaps he could try his hand at wielding the dagger than possibly dual weild weapons it was worth a shot but he wasn't well versed with either of the weapons so next time he stepped in he could use the smaller weapons of course this posed a bigger risk but he could get closer use the kama first to see what skills he would develop with that and then use the dagger.

Ambro and nil were clearly both on the defensive but what was more intriguing was the fact that neither of them had noticed their footing and taken advantage of it. the ground was muddy which allowed sliding attacks, you could easily slip behind your opponent and then catch them off guard, licen wondered why he had been the only one to take not of this. As he stared on-wards at the fight his eyes shifted to a crystal clear white.

He'd need to get better at his craft t be able to ear enough money for a small forge of his own, there he could trade and repair things for free for his friends. But he knew he had one suprise sitting in his horses bags which he hadn't told them about a weapon he was going to keep secret until the opportune moment.


OOCThe reason why it's secret is because i dun have it yet i'mma make it in another thread, get that thread grade and then employ it here.