Flashback [Anthonius Fighter Pit]Myrian Training(Kaie)

[Sei Tendo]

7th bell, 19th of Summer, 513AV

Sei rounded the corner, and waved to passerby as he made his way toward the fighter pit. He was wearing his leather armor and boots, and had a shield strapped to his arm, and a shortsword to his back. He strolled casually by the shops, and smiled the whole way through. He had his hair ruffled like always, and was anxious to get to the pit. He had asked Kaie to come and train, but he hadn't even thought about why. All he knew was that she was a great sparing partner, and he was ready for some intense training. He smirked at the thought, and remembered the first time they met. Even though they had started off on the wrong foot, they had - in his mind - become sparing partners. He enjoyed learning new things, and Kaie was the best one to teach him.

He had left all his other equipment besides his hidden dagger at home, and had prepared for the beating of his life. He was, hopefully, ready to give it a shot. He wasn't very skilled at using a sword, and the idea of dying in a spar didn't exactly inspire his courage. In an attempt to stay safe, he had brought along his shield. He could still remember their first meeting, when she had chopped of a thick tree branch with her single handed Gladius. It was effortless in his eyes, and he had been thinking about it ever since. He pressed through the crowds, and made his way to the pit. It was that time of day when everyone filled the streets of Syliras to the brim.

He was now in front of the ring, and as usual people were crowded around it, watching the fights. He broke through the crowds, and looked around for Kaie. He stepped into the ring, and looked around, hoping she hadn't decided he wasn't worth it and gone home.

[Kaie]

It was like any other day in Syliras. Syna was watching high above, sending her fervid love down in a wave of heat over the creatures below. That wasn't enough to deter her from coming though. It was still early and the air was humid but cooler than it would be later on. The morning did not bring an alarming amount of fighters for once. Only a few here and there, just an instructor with a student making the most of the scene. It was along the wall the Myrian woman could be found. She was stretching, pulling her leg behind her and shrugging her shoulders. Warming herself up for the spar to come. Bold brown eyes scanned the area in the meantime, waiting for the Kelvic to arrive.

At her side she held her gladius, her Kukris sheathed at her lower back and her dagger hanging from her hip. Kaie had no idea what exactly to expect from her enemy turned ally. She decided it was best to prepare for whatever he decided to throw at her. Kaie needed the practice anyhow. Something about unpredictability drove a new round of excitement through her body at the thought.

Finally she saw him enter and decided to approach him first. He seemed armed to the teeth though it was mostly with defensive gear. Armor, shield, and sword. An interesting and very new mix to her. Something fun to play with. Either way, it should prove interesting.

"I was wondering when you were going to show up. I see you put your Mizas to use?"

[Sei Tendo]

Sei turned toward a familiar voice, and smiled to find his Myrain mentor looking bold as ever. "In the best sense of the phrase." He said with a smile. However, his smile descended to a puzzle - and worried - frown as he looked her over. Although the kelvic had prepared for the worst, it looked as if Kaie had brought [b[far[/b] worse. At her side, she held her Gladius ready to strike; On her waist hung a dagger, ready to rip open his neck; Toward her back hung two sheathed Kukris. He had prepared for the worst, and she had brought his death. His aura reeked the smell of death, and his features were that of a depressed soul. He couldn't tell if this was a spar or a death match, and the more he looked at her arsenal, the more worried he became. He swallowed and spoke uneasily. "Are we training or killing each other?" He asked.

He felt a little better since he had a hidden dagger, but he still felt an inch away from death. He hadn't realized he'd tightened the grip on the shield hold, and quickly loosened his grasp. He didn't like the idea of early death, and the fact that he hadn't even found a love interest was proof that his life wasn't ready to end. The Kelvic shed his fear and spoke clearly - and bluntly - to the Myrain. "You do know I've yet to use a sword, right?" The Kelvic bore a straight face, and showed no hint of a lie, mainly because it was true. He figured if she knew, Kaie would hold back a bit, hopefully keeping him alive. He waved the sword a bit, and rolled his shoulders, trying to lose the tension in his arms, and let out a breath he hadn't known he'd been holding.

Looking at the Myrian now, it was hard to think all Myrians were savages. Kaie seemed to enjoy a good spar like any other fighter, and was a compassionate teacher to students that understood. He didn't mind losing to Kaie as much as he would a man, mainly because she was stronger than any of his male opponents. When he thought about it, he was kind of envious of her battle prowess, and he wanted to learn from her. Even with all of this, he was not willing to die training.

[Kaie]

Kaie flashed a smile at the Kelvic at his confirmation of obvious facts. She immediately caught the sudden downcast of his expression though, causing her brow to furrow in question. As expected her comrade voiced his concerns without much coaxing at all. He was practically an open book to her. Eyes scanning her warily like a thug who hadn't brought the same amount of muscle along with him to a brawl. Sei was obviously looking over what weapons she had brought with her, but did he know the others she had left behind? Kaie glanced down at herself almost perplexed. It was as if she was double checking to see if she had armed herself too heavily, though she knew that she was nothing in comparison to most of her brethren. Still she could practically smell the fear on him. And quite frankly, it was intoxicating.

"Considering we're standing in the most heavily protected city I've ever heard of, killing one another wouldn't work out well for whoever survived. Besides, after our last meeting I think the victor's identity would be obvious..." Kaie reasoned in jest, hoping her words came off light and easy going rather than arrogant. In all seriousness she wasn't so sure there would be benefits if she had killed him. Other than bartering off his weapons, and specially his shield, there wasn't much else to gain. Maybe a stronger reputation? Although maybe she would find more success in finding a new job. All assuming the knights were involved of course.

"So. I'm guessing you want us to put all that shyke to good use?"

[Sei Tendo]

Sei watched as a smile played Kaie's face, and was a bit confused when she looked herself over. He laughed and felt his mood ease at her comment, and spoke with a smile. "I know the winner alright, but without practice I wouldn't be here today." He said. He gave her another smirk, and looked over himself. Compared to Kaie's arsenal, he was an ant. He dismissed the thought, and looked back up at her.

"Well of course. If I would have known today was my death, I would have brought more weapons!" He said with a laugh. He wiggled his arm, trying not to let his shield arm go numb, and watched as the men farthest away from them were having a match. One of the men had thrown the other to the ground, and was signing the note of victory by putting up his fingers. He wedged the short sword into the dirt, and leaned on it while beginning to speak. "So," he began. "I was thinking you could go easy on me. And maybe if you feel unsatisfied, we could do some hand-to-hand." He said.

He had brought along his gauntlets, but he doubted that he would use them today. He waited for Kaie to reply, and watched the men.

[Kaie]

The Myrian practically beamed at him, lips curving up in a grin at his reply. The movement of his arm did not go unnoticed though, and like the proper warrior she was demanded to be, she took note. Another documentation about another opponent added to her archive. Something to keep in mind for when they engaged later. Her thoughts were disrupted by a cheer of a meager crowd gathered around a stray fight behind them.

Kaie glanced over her shoulder and then turned all together. Standing beside her sparring partner, she observed what appeared to be the end of well fought brawl. One man emerging as victor and the other sprawled limp in the dust as the defeated. Just as it should be. Kaie wondered for some time if these barbarians received the same utility from battles the way she did. Did they walk away with a glowing, no, a burning in their chest when they triumphed? A cold, icy hole of burning aggravation and ambition when they failed? Sure some fought for fun, for money, and for experience. She doubted though that any saw such a violent, savage end as a source of light like her people did. It was beating her fists against something once in a while were a staple of her life sometimes. Yet she couldn't help but wonder: was that just the Myrian in her, or something else?

"Trust me, any more of that petching metal strapped to your back and you'd be crushed under your own weight," The woman joked with a shrug, appraising him as if mockingly trying to make him feel self conscious over his purchase choices. Back to business.

"Fair enough. So you wanna put all that shyke to good use or stand around watching everyone else put on a show?" Kaie challenged playfully with another flash of her teeth, backing away from him mischievously. After the third step back away from their standing point into an open space, Kaie withdrew her favorite gladius. The metal practically sung to her upon it's freeing. She was yet to become fluent in its language. Perhaps this was the best way.

[Sei Tendo]

Sei gave Kaie a smile and turned to face her. He rolled his shoulders, and removed his short swird from it's sheath. "Let's get this over with." He said, turning the hilt in his hand. He waited a moment to draw in a deep breath, and charged after exhaling. He could feel the extra weight on his legs, and it only slowed him down. His legs were lifting much slower, and he could tell that he would have many a problem to deal with.

He knew the weight was from the shield, and hoped that he would be able to use that to his advantage. He swung the blunted edge of his short sword for Kaie's shoulder, and ducked low to deliver a shield bash to the stomach. He would need all his strength to last a few moments, and he knew his opponent was quick on her feet. Connect with something. Just get in a hit! He thought, grabbing back his sword, and bringing the pommel to the muscle between the upper and lower arm. He then stepped back, and observed the woman.

SEI TENDO

[Kaie]

As soon as he began his own preparation and a verbal show of agreement, Kaie's lips curled up in a feral grin. Slowly she eased back into her fighting position. Knees bend gracefully as she stood on the balls of her feet. Her own gladius tight in hand, her guard was up.

Ready when you are...

Her heart practically glowered at the sword of a sword torn from its sheath. A short sword not so different from her own gladius. He played with his handle, and she edged a bit toward his one side. Already eyeing him. Studying him. Searching for the point she'd brutalize when it opened. Her breathing was controlled and she was focused completely. Excitement wouldn't quite get the best of her. Even as he charged at her she could see the weight's effect on his body. He was slower than that day in the woods. Perhaps if she could work around his defenses she'd be able to capitalize on it.

His sword came down toward her shoulder but she need not use her sword skills yet. Instead she bobbed and weaved under it to the outside of his body, therefore removing herself from the range of the incoming shield. Now at his side, she swung low at his back where his swing left him unprotected. Had she hit him with the flat edge of her gladius, Kaie would immediately escape his range entirely and let the dance restart, low in anticipation of a counter.

"Not bad, Tiger! But slow!"

[Sei Tendo]

Sei was still watching Kaie, and had noticed she could see the difference in his speed when she ducked under his blade, gracefully dodging the swing and shield bash. She was now at his side, and swung a low slash with the blunted edge of her sword towards him. He had left himself exposed in his most recent swing, and Kaie was on top of her game as usual. He winced as the blunted blade slammed into his side.

"Slow?"

He turned a full circle, and swung his blade around to meet Kaie's lower leg. He would step back, and watch the reaction before slowly closing the gap between them, and withdrawing his sword to make a light swing. He swung in no particular direction, and drew in his shield to keep his body protected.

"I'm just getting warmed up!"

SEI TENDO

[Kaie]

Petch! Should've seen that coming!

Metal met skin and the savage inhaled quickly in surprise, exhaling a pissed off hiss. Her calf throbbed on the initial impact of his strike. Had he actually used the edge, she might've been in some real trouble. After all she had once used a similar move to incapacitate an Eypharian in the Coin. It worked just as well there as any place else.

Kaie watched the man back off if only to take satisfaction in his success. She hated him for it. The woman did not want to be appraised like the boar they had hunted together. She wasn't the prey the tiger-man had sunk his claws into like an animal in the slaughter. Sei charging back in with his wild swing was the perfect chance for her to redeem herself. But how?

Okay, now focus! You got hit. Who cares? Get back in there and remind him why you won the first spar.

Gritting her teeth she willed her brain to forget the soreness in her calf. Her fingers wrapped tighter around the weapon with a new ferocity. Hostility flooded her veins and a murderous grin slid across her features. Adrenaline coursing in her veins fed both her body and her gnosis. Myri's mark seared in response to the battle and her savage mentality. This time when he came at her, she was ready.

Kaie lifted the sword to knock his away from her. The metal vibrated with the clash and jostled her nerves. The deflection was a little sloppy and she had forgotten to keep her wrist really locked, causing a little irritation by the execution. All minor things to be forgotten as quickly as they came. And so she continued with a front kick sent straight into his shield. Naturally she knew damn well a foot wasn't going to defeat metal. Kaie did hope he was amateur enough to hold it too close to his face and get clocked in the forehead. If not, at least she tried to kick him back and off balance. Had she succeeded she'd swing wildly across at him toward his sword shoulder. Making a try at smashing the muscles that connected his arm to his torso.


"Classic excuse. Quit playing around and show me what you've got, Kelvic!"