Savio comes up with new moves for fighting and puts them to practice with the help of an acquaintance.
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Known as the Celestial Seat, Nyka is a religious city in Northern Sylira. Ruled by four demigods and traversed by a large crevice, the monk-city is both mystical and dangerous. [Lore]
Savio walked back over to Aider and looked down at the poor sketch in the sand. He had seen a small troupe of performers at the market do a new dance that he had never seen before until then. It was always done in pairs, and it looked that they were both dancing and fighting each other. Savio had enjoyed the sight greatly, and so did many other Nykans. Dancing AND fighting in one performance? Needless to say that Nykans appreciated it.
“Well, the dancers I had seen moved like this.” Savio then proceeded to ease into the beginning stance of the dance. He moved his right leg back and brought his right arm forwards and at a slightly bent angle, as though he was using the arm for a block. He then moved that same right leg forward, and off to the side while moving his right arm back. His left leg also moved back and his left arm forward in front on his chest.
He repeated the movement unless he was smoothly rocking back and forth. It wasn’t that hard, to be honest. He even toyed with the movement a little so that he could turn his body in different directions without breaking that basic motion. It took a few tries, but he eventually got it down pact. He then stopped and motioned to Aider with his hand. “Cmon, try it with me. It was meant to be a dance between two people. Just follow that basic movement with me, mirror my actions.” Savio then waited for Aider to accept or decline his request.
"No thank you"Aider said as he took a few steps back from Savio. "That's not my style"he said. He walked over to the wooden gladius that Savio had left in the sand and twirled it in his hands. He swung it a few times before looking over at Savio."Have I already asked you what you are learning here?"he asked. He dropped the wooden blade back in the sand before sitting down in the stand. His eyes watched Savio as he continued his dance, he wondered how he would react to someone dancing at him, which caused him to trouble. He probably should learn to fight or at least some self defense if he was going to do something with his life. He thought back to the few fights he had gotten in, smashing a mug on top of someone's head, slamming their head into the table. Not the most graceful way to fight, but it worked none the less. He shifted his weight and leaned back, using his elbows to support himself."So what do you plan on doing once you leave here?"he asked.
Hey all, just wanted to say I am sorry for any delays and failed promises. I am getting ready for a huge trip out of the country as well as taking on a lot of extra shifts at work. The creative side of my brain hasn't been active as of late.
Savio couldn’t help but laugh at the man’s tone and sour expression when Savio had asked him to join him. A Nykan who didn’t jump at the opportunity to learn a new fighting skill? That was new to Savio, and it made him laugh a little more. Aider was a strange man, for sure.
“I believe you have, and I told you that I am being taught unarmed combat and how to use the gladius.” Savio replied before walking over to his water bag to take another drink. Aider then asked Savio another question, but this one was trickier. He paused for a moment and thought about it for a while before answering.
“Um… I don’t really know, to be honest. I mean… I like it here in Nyka, but I do want to return home eventually to visit my family… Then I might travel a little bit around the region. I just… I want to keep learning, and I want to master my body. So once I have learned all that I can learn here, I will move on to somewhere else to study.” Savio offered a big smile. “But I think, eventually I want to return here and open a school of my own, so I can teach people who also want to learn.”
"Ah right... sorry."Aider said as he sat back up. He listened to Savio as he explained his plan in little detail."Travel eh? Hmm... I would like to travel someday"he said, he looked up at the sun and smiled as the rays shined down on his face."Where do you hail from?"he asked remembering that he didn't know much about Savio. He wondered what the other citys were like. Where there interesting people? Intelligent people who wish for more then fighting and glory? People who make things and watch other things, people who learn and discover. Those were some people he wanted to meet. He came back to reality and looked at Savio. "You would rather open your own school then teach here?" he asked, curious as from what he could tell Savio liked this place. He stood up and yawned, his day was growing shorter as he stood around. He looked back up at the sky as the sun slowly made its way back toward the world.
Hey all, just wanted to say I am sorry for any delays and failed promises. I am getting ready for a huge trip out of the country as well as taking on a lot of extra shifts at work. The creative side of my brain hasn't been active as of late.
Savio flopped down next to Aider and also looked up at the sky, the colors shifting to its evening dress. Had they really been practicing that much? Savio wondered to himself. “I come from Syliras. My family owns a small farm just outside the city.” He answered as he watched Aider once again become distracted with his own inner musings. Savio chuckled slightly as he ran his fingers though his unruly hair.
When Aider’s attention finally returned to Savio he asked him about Savi’s plans for his own school. It made the young acrobat give a child-like smile. “Yeah… It will be similar to this school but not only will it teach Combat skills, but also busking skills like singing, dancing, and acrobatics.” Savio started drawing random shapes in the sand with his finger. “Its just an idea, though.”
Savio then looked at Aider. “Its starting to get late. Perhaps you should start heading home so you don’t get caught outside in the dark. Thank you for helping me, and I hope you reconsider becoming a student.” Savio then stood and dusted himself off before offering his hand to help Aider up.
Nodding as he looked at Savio. He explained his idea behind his school, seeming less confident then he did about his techniques."Well that's not good. Just an idea"he said laughing."My friend you need to believe. Not an idea, a plan! A dream!" he said slapping Savio on his shoulder. He took his hand and lifted himself up. "You're right. It is getting rather late"he said as he let out a yawn. He nodded and began walking away, he turned back towards Savio as he talked about becoming a student. "I'll tell you what. I'll give being a student a shot. If you promise me a teaching spot in your school."he winked and then added"Oh yeah! When you do leave, let me know. I'll go with you"before turning away. He waved his hand in the air and walked back towards the gates.
Hey all, just wanted to say I am sorry for any delays and failed promises. I am getting ready for a huge trip out of the country as well as taking on a lot of extra shifts at work. The creative side of my brain hasn't been active as of late.
Lores: Revy Isn't Just Anyone, Pronounce It With A Fist, Explaining The Teachers, Vetting The Dance Battling, I Got Big Plans!, Being A Touch Homesick, Nyka's Actually Pretty Okay
Items and Consequences: Nil.
Aider :
Skill
XP Awarded
Observation
1
Persuasion
1
Snarking
1
Lores: Is Ximal Suicidal?, Savio Cazzola The Dancy Dude Of Ambiguous Motivations, Iron Fist's Teachers, Savio's Strange Dance Battling, Power Solves Everything, Savio's Family Are Syliran Farmers
Items and Consequences: Nil.
You stay. :| In all seriousness though, t'was an amusing little thread. Quaint, even. I enjoyed it.
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