[Training] Two Girls One Mudpit [Satu]

[Koa]

Koa could feel the Konti’s heart beat harder and faster beneath her. It thrummed beneath her fingers and her strong hands only furthered her grip on the girl in retaliation. She pressed the dagger closer, her face devoid of any kindness, with only the mask of a killer in her eyes. She would get a reaction from her, and this reaction would determine whether the Konti would fail or pass today’s lesson.

But now, as Satu become limp beneath her Koa could see the Weakness emanate from her. The strain she had been looking for, the soft girl hidden behind the wild Konti that needed to be culled. “No, Konti!” She shrieked, but her dagger lowered, if only the slightest. And why did she scream? She screamed at the Konti, as if she had done wrong! But no, no! It seemed so real, her panic, her pleading, that it even affected Koa, the one who had told her to create Deceptiveness! So when Satu had gathered her wits together, the Myrian woman was unprepared for the attack to her arm. Her dagger had fallen from the sudden twist, and Koa now found herself beneath the Konti.

And then, that was then the warrior broke out into a laugh. She threw back her head and laughed into the air, with small droplets of water washing away the grime that covered her face. Satu had straddled her! Satu had learned well, she listened well! But when Koa turned to place her gaze on the Konti once more, she grinned. “Well done.” This was all she said as brought her knee up to strike at Satu’s back, pulling her attention away so that the Myrian now jerked the deyhan’s shoulder down to press her into the mud once more. But instead of placing her into a chokehold Koa stood, completely caked in mud and a smattering of the other girl’s blood.

“Satu of the Curled Blade, I think that’s enough lessons for one day. You’ve learned well, keep at it, and you can master it.” She held out a hand to help Satu up, then bent to grab the dagger that was now also coated in dirt. “If you ever wish for another lesson, don’t be afraid to ask, there’s always something to learn.”

[Satu]

A face displayed intent, but a Heart showed truth in feelings. And Satu knew in that instant Koa would not kill her. The Myrian had bought the offered Deception, and her weapon lowered just enough for her spontaneous plan to work. It was a defining moment, miraculous in the Konti’s eyes. The peaceful Konti visage of beauty and innocence from her heritage made it easy. This was how she was viewed, only in this way, even after they had seen with their own eyes that she was not that innocent maiden any longer. And if this was so… then others who did not truly know her would be more susceptible to the illusion! She imagined all that she could do. Koa had showed her Power in Deception, but its benefits flew far beyond the fighting skills of unarmed combat. Satu purred under her breath at the thought. It was a Powerful lesson indeed, and she was indebted to Koa for it. Her thoughts raced with possibilities, and she was unprepared when Koa’s knee slammed into her back. The Konti grunted in surprise and pain as her head whipped back, sending mud splattering the air around her. Koa twisted Satu’s shoulder down and into muck and with a splash, the back of her head hit the wet and oozy ground. Satu braced herself for the final blow to land, but it did not. Koa stayed her hand. Both the Myrian and Satu were pleased, and Satu did not even mind that Koa had pinned her once more. Koa rose to stand, the lesson was over as mud and blood slid off the warrior’s curves and leathers. Satu clasped the Myrian’s hand firmly as Koa pulled her to standing. Leaning in towards Koa’s ear, ever aware of prying eyes, the Konti vowed with a dark smile, “One day… one day we will fight them, together. And the Weak ones will lose their Power. And then we will know true Freedom!”

[Rage]

GRANTING OF XP Koa Boxing - 1xp Detection - 1xp Intimidation 1 xp Observation - 2xp Teaching - 3xp Unarmed Combat - 2xp Weapon: Dagger - 1xp Wrestling - 1xp Lores: Methods of Hardening the Knuckles Vulnerable Points of the Humanoid Body Grappling in the Mud Motivating Others Through Intimidation Satu Acting - 1xp Begging - 1xp Observation - 2xp Stealth - 1xp Meditation - 1xp Persuasion - 1xp Tactics - 2xp Unarmed Combat - 3xp Lore: Myrian Fighting Mentality Vulnerable Points of the Humanoid Body Deception Through Weakness Maintaining Focus on the Enemy Notes: A good read. A rudimentary alliance have been formed between the two women as a result of this a little activity. Interaction between the two would be interesting should they meet again in the future.