[Hymn #26] [Movement]

[nightcrossed]

[Tear is on break at the cafe. She's out back practicing strikes and blocks with a broom since the manager is making her leave her weapons at home these days (they scare off the costumers, he says). Some of her hair is falling out of her ponytail at this point, and she'll doubtless have to fix it before the manager allows her to go back to waiting tables.

Fighting air isn't quite the same as sparring with Legretta, but at least she can relearn the motions, and at least the movement interrupts her thinking about what Van might be doing back in her own world.]

(I wonder how I can get back. Are hunting down suspicious objects and being present when the island does something strange going to be enough?)

[Swing.]

(Van. What are you up to? Who else have you dragged into this?)

[Swing.]

(I don't understand. Is this "Score" really such a terrible thing? What is it exactly and why do you hate it so much?)

[Swing.]

(I'm so sure there are people around me suffering right now. Rena seemed sad... I need to do something.)

[Swings harder. The motions yanks at the muscles in her arms and forces her to stop.]

Comments

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Oh, Estelle.

[She pauses and sets the broom down, making some attempt to fix her hair.]

I'm on my break, so I thought I'd use it to train. I can't very well call myself an Oracle Knight if I can't fight efficiently, now can I?

[extreme-stars.livejournal.com]

I really don't think you have to worry about fighting here, but I guess it is important to stay in shape. I used to fence back home, maybe we could train together sometime!

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Oh, really?

[Tear is trying and failing at picturing Estelle with a sword.]

I never imagined you as a fencer, but I think I've heard of it being a subject commonly taught to nobles.

Also, I'm not doing it so much because I think it'll be necessary now, but more because I suspect I will need to be in top condition when I finally return home.

Training together? I guess we could try, but my fighting style is quite unlike fencing, so it might be difficult to adjust. It should be possible, though.

[extreme-stars.livejournal.com]

Uh huh! I haven't remembered ever needing to use what I learned, and I don't really think I will. I'm not really the warrior type like you, Tear.

Yay! I can't wait!

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[She smiles softly at Estelle's enthusiasm.]

I'm not sure I'm the warrior type, precisely, I'm just an Oracle Knight, therefore it's my job to protect others, and I have to be strong in order to do that.

...

[Tear thinks for a moment.]

Estelle, do you like the beach? Rena begged me to go to some party that's being held there, but I really don't want to go.

And I don't want to wear a bathing suit.

[extreme-stars.livejournal.com]

The beach? I, um... I've never been, but I'm told it's beautiful. I'd very much like to go! But... If you don't want to, we don't have to.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

We...? I guess as a princess she must not get out very often.

Well... it might not be so bad if we went as a group.

The ocean's worth seeing. Back in Yulia City, we didn't have one... not like this anyway, so I was quite impressed when I saw how vast and clear it was.

[extreme-stars.livejournal.com]

Yay! Ooh, I'm so excited~! We need to get swimsuits right away! When do you get off work!?

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Sh-she's so cute... Does she get this worked up over everything? I guess it's all new to her.

Let's see... I think in about three hours. If I clean up promptly, I might be able to leave sooner.

[extreme-stars.livejournal.com]

Okay! I'll be back then, and we can go shopping together! Oh my gosh, I can't wait, this is gonna be so much fun!

[And Estelle very nearly skips away, positively beaming.]

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[[OOC: I just started a thread in the beach log if you're interested.]]