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[deadliestviper]

[Nothing strange here: when the feed clicks on Beatrix is in the gym, bokken in one hand. She turns the hilt over in her hand as she speaks, as if getting a feel for the practice weapon. She's still covering one eye with a patch but the cuts on her arms and chest from the Creed encounter are fading into purple scars, and despite the injuries she looks none the worse for wear -- even cheerful.]

How many of you use swords back home?

They're favored in my world among certain classes. Carried with at least one sidearm, of course, because there's no sense in sacrificing range for elegance. Contrary to popular belief you can live by the gun and the sword, but it's usually only career killers who do.

Not since Lakeside have we had a good swashbuckle, and I want to remedy that. For any inmate who wants to spar, I've got access to practice weapons. For any warden, come on: let's play with sharp things.

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[Private because reasons]

[deadliestviper]

Hope you got an artery.

> sabres and katana

[routemistress]

[Iris is anything but reverent with them herself, much as she appreciates them for good craftsmanship, good tools.]

Not a lot; not like front lines or owt, you know. I were out there to knock over an etheric transmitter some Osirian joker'd set up. That's the problem with being the seed planet for vast intergalactic empires, Bea love, some people can't keep their fingers in their own timelines.

> sabres and katana

[deadliestviper]

[Well used, well loved, well taken care of. They'll take their toll on a sword but there's no other way to treat them.]

What's an Osirian? [And that second part makes her arch an eyebrow and look up at Iris in amused disbelief.] Is that so?

[forsaken_queen]

Are you as good with a sword as you are with a ranged weapon?

[deadliestviper]

Better. You?

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[onlysurvivor]

If I use my powers metal can't be used against me very effectively. Assuming you don't have hidden powers of your own I will not use my powers. It's better not to rely on them too much anyway.

[He's just talking away on his way to the gym. He comes in a short time later.]

In the interests of not breaking another pair of glass daggers. I'll use something else.

[Private because reasons]

[themissingpiece]

He survived. Like I said, I got something I need to do when I get back.

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

I don't need practice weapons. But I could show you how to water dance.

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[theantiaya]

What is so significant about a length of blade that it is found preferable over other, more efficient means of battle?

Spam?

[burnmythoughts]

[It's not long before Jean heads to the gym. She's not wearing her costume; just sweats, hair pulled back from her face with a green headband.

When she sees Bea, she offers a little wave.]

[tentacruelest]

Any man worth his mettle should be able to swing a sword and poke an enemy full of holes.

[darknessb4me]

I do.

[impure_tale]

It's been years -- former military and all -- but I am not untrained.

[deadliestviper]

Have you thought about picking it up again?

[deadliestviper]

I know.

[deadliestviper]

[It does occur to her to point out that he isn't quite, strictly speaking, a man. But then, neither is she.]

I assume that's experience talking.

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[deadliestviper]

History and technique. Traditionally swordsmanship is practiced as an art as well as a method of battle, requiring serious study and dedication. In some cultures it's seen as the most elegant weapon a warrior can use.

That said, of course a blade isn't appropriate for every situation. Every weapon has its strengths.

[deadliestviper]

And what exactly is water dancing?

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[deadliestviper]

What powers would these be? If you're going to turn my own sword back on me I'd rather fight with a wooden weapon.

[Kelsier gets a smile and a hand offered in greeting before Beatrix nods to the cabinet holding the un-sharpened practice weapons.]

Hello. Did you have anything else in mind?

[Private because reasons]

[deadliestviper]

I understand.

This wasn't an ordinary knife fight, I take it.

Spam!

[deadliestviper]

[There's no better attire for the gym. Bea's be-sweated and ponytailed herself, at the ready with keys to the equipment cabinets.]

Hi. Don't think I caught your name, mine's Beatrix.

[darknessb4me]

Duel me, then.

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[onlysurvivor]

Hmm. I can avoid use of my powers but the only way to be sure would be a wooden weapon.

[He sets his glass daggers aside. He finds a hardwood staff among the training weapons.] A staff for me.

[tentacruelest]

Long years of it. Personal and circumstantial.

[breathoflight]

I must admit, I find it surprising to hear that anyone from a more modern world would still have an appreciation for the blade.