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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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[deadliestviper]

It's as much a symbol of status and achievement as it is in any older culture. At least in my world.

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[theantiaya]

And weaknesses.

[She is not mocking. Merely expressing her view from a far more objective perspective. History. Technique. Elegance. Respect. Concepts which were somewhat foreign to her, and certainly (almost) never presented to her on any battlefield she had ever encountered.]

Though it is worth noting that most weapons require both study and dedication in order to be proficiently wielded, I must question the logic in choosing a weapon that not only offers limited defensive and offensive strategies, but increases the probability of personal injury exponentially.

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[deadliestviper]

That still doesn't answer my question. [Though she does set down the Hanzo for a bokken, and tosses him a staff.]

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[deadliestviper]

Of course.

[They may be foreign concepts to Aya but they're the basis of an entire worldview of Beatrix.]

The likelihood of injury only adds to the urgency of developing the skill. The sword is hardly an easy instrument to master, and that's part of the appeal.

[deadliestviper]

Then would you do me the honor?

[deadliestviper]

If you insist.

[darknessb4me]

[Arthas grins - an actual smile. He really likes sparring, there's fuck all else to do around here.]

Are you going to enforce your "practice weapons" rule?

[tentacruelest]

Gladly.

[Private because reasons]

[themissingpiece]

No, no it wasn't. I had a broken arm at the time. It never was a fair fight.

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[theantiaya]

[Beatrix was right. Completely foreign, to the point where it seemed borderline nonsensical.]

[However, given the nature of the conversation, Aya was showing an unusual amount of restraint and attempt at consideration. The perspective on battle was...interesting.]

You claim the choice of weapon is meant to inspire motivation?

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

It's how the bravos fight along the canals. You move like water.

[deadliestviper]

Bring what you've got.

[deadliestviper]

At your leisure, then.

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[deadliestviper]

Frequently. The sword is a symbol of war as an art and discipline.

[The restraint was appreciated. Beatrix is aware that her views can be incomprehensible to others, as theirs can be to her. Aya's consideration even amid her skepticism earns her a point in Bea's book.]

[deadliestviper]

I'd like to see that style.

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

I can show you.

[Private because reasons]

[deadliestviper]

Then let's see what we can do to even the playing field.

[deadliestviper]

Do.

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

The gym?

[tentacruelest]

Hmmph.

[And he shuts the device off, presumably to troll around before eventually settling on training.]

[darknessb4me]

Alright.

[He'll show up with a real sword - if a terrible-quality cheap one he managed to sneak out of the port.]

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[theantiaya]

[For most people, suddenly becoming so withdrawn and reserved might have been a warning sign of regressing.]

[But for Aya? ...it just might've been a push in the right direction.]

Is it universally recognized among your foes?

[breathoflight]

That depends on the blade in my world how much meaning is attached to it.

[onlysurvivor]

Mistborn powers. Metal based powers. After I ingest certain metals and "burn" them, I gain access to abilities associated with that metal. Pewter-- [He catches the staff.] improves coordination, durability, agility, strength and speed.

Tin improves the senses. All of them, unfortunately. Steel and Iron allow me to manipulate metals. Either Pushing or Pulling on them via an invisible force.

[He gets into a ready position, holding the staff in an offensive position.] When my metals run out, so does my power.

Spam!

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean slows to a stop, smiling.] Jean. [She remembers Beatrix from Tosh's takeover. Jean's not particularly wary, though; she'd been ferocious, even sadistic, but not without good reason.]

Thanks for this. I figure it can't hurt to know too many weapons, especially here.