un: specs

[promittere]

I'm sure this request is no more odd than any other that's graced the network so far, but I'm in want of a sparring partner or two. If we're to end up in a Fissure more dangerous than the last, I would want to be able to stand on my own and it's easier to train alongside your comrades.

If anyone is interested, feel free to approach me at any time.

If anyone is also interested in learning how to cook without burning the kitchen down or ruining it, feel free to approach me as well. The smell of burning...whatever it may be lingers, and it's no trouble to cook for others if need be or lend some guidance.

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un: specs

[promittere]

As long as you can forgive my own rustiness, a duel would be much appreciated.

[And, you know, you aren't put off fighting a blind man. That'd be disappointing.]

[bulletnews]

[Oh, not at all. If someone's making a challenge like this she's going to trust that they can handle themselves.

Or get wrecked unceremoniously and hope they learn a lesson about overconfidence, but that's not the kind of demeanor Ignis is showing.]

Well, aren't you humble. Did you have a place in mind?

[promittere]

The beach would probably be best - the open space should help cut down on any sort of collateral damage.

[Because as we all know, elemency does not have friendly fire turned off.

And, you know. Wouldn't want people to stumble in on them fighting unawares. That's just impolite.]

[bulletnews]

I'll see you there.

[She zooms over there right away, in fact.]

[promittere]

[And so Ignis heads out to meet her!

It's obvious who he is, because, well. Who would use "specs" as a username if they didn't wear glasses?]

[bulletnews]

[That's as good a clue as any, but it's nice to double-check. She has had to issue corrections before.]

You're the one looking for some practice, right?

[promittere]

Yes, that would be me. [He bows in her direction - not a deep one, but enough to acknowledge her arrival.] Or, well, I made the initial post.

[bulletnews]

Just wanted to be sure. I'm not about to fight someone with no reason to, even just for practice.

[promittere]

[He nods. That's entirely reasonable, and he straightens up.]

Is there anything you would like to know about my combat style before we begin?

[bulletnews]

Isn't there a saying, "surprise me"?

[That's a no.]

[promittere]

[He can admire your attitude. He smiles, amused, before nodding and pulling two daggers out of what may very well be thin air.]

I'll have to see if I can do just that.

[bulletnews]

Then let's get started.

[Knives, especially knives of dubious origin, carry certain associations for Aya - and that is that there is magic at play that makes speed a lot less useful.

To that end she'll start by closing the distance, though the rush of wind ahead of her should make it fairly easy for Ignis to tell where she's coming from.]