[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.]

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Re: [-Insert more eye-coverage jokes here-]

[fluorite-flux.livejournal.com]

*backs up easily, blocking each strike with alternating ends of his staff, almost as though he was twirling a baton before gripping it in both hands again to completely deflect the broom off to his right, still clearly favoring that side*

*a little sheepishly* Hmm, it seems to still require concentration on my part. Your form is wonderful though!

(( OOC: I am so sorry, I suck so hard at writing combat scenes. XD ))

Re: [-Insert more eye-coverage jokes here-]

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

((OOC: It's fine, I'm not good at them either.))

[Continues striking, but not in a steady rhythm, trying to drive him backwards, although he seems fairly at ease.]

Hrm. But it still needs more work... A lot of it, apparently.

[She tries not to let herself get distracted.]

Didn't you say something about being a high-ranking magician, Fay?

Re: [-Insert more eye-coverage jokes here-]

[fluorite-flux.livejournal.com]

*watching each of her moves carefully, as though judging the reach of each strike just before reacting with a block*

I personally do not think so, but if you are not comfortable with it yet, perhaps there is more for you to remember still.

*blocks again*

I did. The middle letter of my name, D, ranked me as one of the highest magicians in the land. Why do you ask?

Re: [-Insert more eye-coverage jokes here-]

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

... [Tear makes no further comment about her abilities.]

No reason in particular. I just remembered that you seemed interested in my healing artes while you were stuck as a child.

[Wondering when he's going to attack. He seems to mostly be blocking...]

He's getting a feel for my fighting style, how far the broom will reach... and learning my movements... that must be it.

[Here Fay, have a knife. Tear keeps the weapons on her at all times on a belt around her waist/thighs. She removes one now and flings it in Fay's general direction, aiming away from any vital areas; from her left, towards his right.]

Re: [-Insert more eye-coverage jokes here-]

[fluorite-flux.livejournal.com]

I do remember discussing that, but I cannot remember why I would have been interested. How odd. I cannot understand what my younger self was thinking that entire time. ^.^;

*eye widens at the sudden blade toss, but he darts to his left, leaning back and just avoiding the strike*

*without even thinking, he whirls in a complete circle and pulls a strike just as his staff comes to rest against her back*

You did warn me. But that was still quite a surprise! *chuckles*

Re: Fail at describing close-range combat. XDD

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

That must be frustrating. Even though I was much different as a child, I can at least understand why I behaved the way that I did.

[Tear tenses, attempts to slide sideways, but the strike grazes her upper back and shoulder. Correcting her balance, Tear jumps sideways, bringing her staff to guard her front in case Fay should try to get in another strike.]

That was nothing... I was taught that you should always have a back-up plan, and a few secrets just in case.

Re: Fail at describing close-range combat. XDD

[fluorite-flux.livejournal.com]

Your teacher was quite wise. ^___^

*steps back now, a thoughtful look on his face* Despite the fact that I spent time as a child, I do not fully remember my childhood. That is mostly why I cannot understand my actions. I only know that I could use magic because of my title and because I know my king taught me many things. I cannot remember the magic itself, or who my true parents were, or many other details that I probably should about my young life.

And … why I acted the way I did toward certain people. *frowns*

Re: Fail at describing close-range combat. XDD

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Perhaps she was.

.... [Tilts her head slightly to the side, contemplating.]

I don't think I've remembered everything there is to know about my childhood, but it's enough for me to understand who I am - not what I've done, necessarily, or what I am, but how I came to think and feel the way I do now.

I can understand my actions. It's complicated... there are so many emotions that can clash with one another. Caring about someone... being afraid of what that person might try to do and who that might hurt... trying to take the course of action that's right.

It might be the opposite for me. I can remember some of my artes, but not why I can use them. Even knowing I'm a seventh fonist, it doesn't explain much about the nature of the artes themselves or how singing the right melody can have an affect on other living things.

A person's values and emotions will often lead to action. If you can sort out your feelings now, or remember how you felt back then, it might give you some indication as to why you behaved the way you did.

((OOC: No, I can't imagine how someone like Tear who hides her feelings 80% of the time could say something like this. XD))