lucetilogs | [Incomplete] The Day of Testing

Who: Tarei and Van (Anyone else? Totally Open)
What: Tarei asks Van to spar
When: The day after Van’s arrangement
Where: The Forest of Luceti
Summary: Tarei asks Van for a spar, and the two shall be sparing to see each other’s ability as well as Tarei is looking forward to sparing with this wise elderly man.
Rating: PG-13 because of Violence?XD

It was another one of those days. She just felt like doing something. It wasn‘t like she had any good intentions behind it. Her sword skills were not getting any sharper, and her ability remained in the same condition, without practice. She was lacking, so she decided to ask for spar time. She wasn‘t one to ask others for favours, but this was one of the rare occasions. She would not be made a fool of by the Malnosso anymore. She was ridiculed enough. Of course, there were other things she wanted to prove, but reminded herself that this was a mere spar. It was rare that humans spared with her, and she wanting to spar with them. She always wanted to test the stronger humans, whose wills were beyond everyone else’s and wish to seek more then the normal human being.

She wore simple clothes, things that getting dirty in wouldn’t really matter She would discard as she was done with using it. She decided to wear what the humans called sneakers. They were comfortable and easier to move in, compared to her heavy boots. It felt as if she wasn’t wearing anything at all. A pair of loose fabric shorts that stretched for comfort and movement, and a semi-tight long sleeve black shirt for concealment and lightness. It was simple and plain. She made her way to the forest as she did, one could see the long Katana like weapon in one of her hands, curved and simple. A slim blade easy to move in. She was all for the speed and guile. She was not looking for force or brute strength. She was a curious fox. Tarei was always interested in people when they stand out. It was like that with her always.

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The day before, Van had made sure to visit Luceti's 'store' to gather training swords for prospective students. It always seemed strange that he could find everything he could ever want for small matters such as these, but never anything that would be of real aid to improve the situation. Course, the Malnosso probably had a role to play in that.

He wasn't sure if Tarei had her own weapon, so he took two training swords before he entered the forest. For a moment, he considered bringing his own sword along, but without knowing the extent of Tarei's skill he wouldn't want to risk hurting her. Though of course, with the surprises of Luceti, he should always consider the possibility of being hurt himself.

When Van reached the spot, he was surprised to see Tarei already there but he smiled. It's been a long time since he met someone so punctual. "Hello, Tarei."

"Greetings, Van," the fox replied shifting her position in the faint shade under the trees of the forest. She had noticed he had been carrying two swords, and prompt, except there was no designated time, just a designated day. That was what it was. She was equally interested as she was amused. His smile was odd to her, since it wasn't usual that someone like would get a rather nice smile, almost as if the smile itself was kind.

She dismissed that thought as a small breath is let out of her lips and then she continued, "Shall we start?" the kitsune inquired returning his smile with a half smirk on her face, and the sheath weapon of hers raised a bit.

Van chuckled. It was always a pleasure to have an excited student, even if he had no reason to consider her as such just yet. Perhaps he was beginning to grow excited as well, how unbecoming.

"We can start, though I didn't think to bring my sword." He held out one of the training swords to her. "Would you mind if we started with these? I would like to see what skills you possess before we cross blades."

Lucky she couldn't read minds, or else the woman would be not so pleased about that comment. Excitement was something that was obvious to her, and she felt the same way, but controlling it was the best of her abilities right now. The fox dropped her Katana and took the practice sword from the male. Of course, she examined it closely. It resembled a real sword well, but it was obvious she liked the design of it.

"Certainly, I don't see why not, this is no different from the real thing, except the weight capacity and materials this is created from," the fox replied taking one of the training swords and lowered it into a stance, "Let us begin, then shall we?" the woman mused as she sharpened up her form and readied herself for the other.

The girl certainly didn't waste time, not even asking for time to warm up. That was good. In a real battle, there certainly wouldn't be much time to 'warm up.'

Van took a defensive stance, watching Tarei and looking her over, trying to gauge what she may do. "We'll begin as soon as you wish." She seemed to be waiting for him to make the first move, but remained still for the time being. If she was truly eager to spar, then she would have to be the one to move first.

She knew that. She was the one that asked, of course, she'd show the other the first movement from her side. Gripping the weapon in a firm hold she put one foot down and then made an assault out in full speed striking at the other, but not trying to harm him in any way. Just a simple strike with two hands. usually she would use one hand, but the movement required both hands, and with the practice sword at her side, and aimed to hit the other. Certainly he'd parry it though.

Van succeeded in parrying the attack, a bit surprised by her sheer speed. However, he had had experience fighting those much faster than himself, he would simply have to keep himself prepared for any quick strikes.

He swung his sword out at her, trying to throw her back. Whether that succeeded would depend on just how fast she was though.

She was not thrown back, but more like she added pressure in her weapon to collide with his in defense, instead of dodging. His movements were quick, but she could see them when they were amde. The sword didn't get her, but instead met with the blade of her sword, with a loud thump, or whatever noises practice swords made when they clashed one another. Certainly not some sort of metal clinking.

The girl was stronger than she looked, if she was able to take meet his strike and still stand her ground. "Impressive," he said, voice low and lips smiling. "It's been a while since I last had a challenge."

Brute force wouldn't be enough to make her relent, but he would need to see more of what she could do before he could form a proper strategy. Van put both hands on his sword and shoved forward, moving her just enough out of the way to make a downward strike.

"Have you forgotten that I am not human" the woman slightly smirked at the other as he voiced out his comment, "Really... now?" she mused in a interested and curious manner as she continued to use that force on the other's weapon. The force would break the other or break if she continued. She was planning on withdrawing with a simple movement, but the next move made her skid a bit, but not enough to keep their weapons locked. She brought her weapon up in a vertical strike at the downwards strike of the man to parry it once more.

"Strategic, I see."

She was fast and strong; Van was foolish to think that this would be over so soon. He may not know much of the youkai, but it was clear that appearences were deceiving.

He took a leap back away from her, holding his sword ready for another strike should she come near. "It seems that the time for chatter has ended." Now he would have to fight seriously, even if he doesn't know what Tarei can do.

The fox kept a smirk on her face as she jumped back as well, giving herself space between her and the man. She was analyzing him slowly, but it wasn't obvious. She could see his movements were fast as well, not too slow and not too sloppy. He was indeed a swordsman and nothing about his movements lied about it. She raised a brow at his words.

"Really now, were you just playing, then?" she mused in a teasing tone, "Alright, then, no more games," she added raising her sword.

[Incomplete] The Day of Testing

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