[3:46 PM] jddaepicboss: Walking casually around the prison's various corridors and turns, Bedivere slowly begins to grow comfortable. He had been accepted into the group, nobody had reason to think him an assassin...this was all fine. Though he knew he should probably talk to some more important people...and now he thought about it, he probably needed some more information on exactly who, where and why they were fighting...
[3:50 PM] bREWlager: After his reunion with Princess Ellis, Leodin was walking towards the exit of the prison when he saw a new face. He nods as the two approach eachother.
"I don't believe I've seen you before. Need any help finding your way?"
[3:58 PM] jddaepicboss: ...speaking of important people, sheesh. This man looks like some kind of fairytale villain. ...not that I'm one to talk.
Bedivere looks up and waves.
"Ah, hi there! That makes sense, as I am a new member of your group. And I don't think so. It's a prison, there's not a whole lot to find!"
He laughs, and extends a hand.
"Bedivere's the name. Yours?"
[4:00 PM] bREWlager: Leodin shakes his hand
"Leodin."
"Are you a rebel that was locked up here?"
[4:02 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere retracts his hand, shaking his head.
"Oh no no, nothing like that. Simply put, I...well, I caught up to this group to help the queen. Never been here before."
[4:03 PM] bREWlager: "Oh? You know Queen Lunarea? I'm afraid we haven't seen her since we got here..."
[4:07 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere furrows his brow.
...neither him or Tori have seen her?
"Well, yes, I met her during her years of absence from Freyzenwald. So...has anyone seen her, then?"
[4:09 PM] bREWlager: "Unfortunately not... Her sister is here though, and she'll be leading us into our next battle."
[4:13 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere's brow furrows further, the two eyebrows practically unified at this point. He now had two questions, but he decided to save the less important for later.
"...right, OK...and how long have you all been here?"
[4:18 PM] bREWlager: "It's only been a few days. We only just got out of the prison yesterday."
[4:22 PM] jddaepicboss: This news calms the approaching butterflies in Bedivere's stomach somewhat. Luna was probably just sleeping somewhere hard to find, in that case. Like the roof. He stifles a giggle at that thought.
"Oh, alright. Well, she's probably fine then. A couple days' absence isn't hugely abnormal for her..."
Though she probably shouldn't be doing that as a queen, haha...
[4:26 PM] bREWlager: "So.. you said you met Queen Lunarea when she was away from Freyzenwald?"
She denied to tell me about what happened there... Maybe I could learn something from Bedivere.
[4:29 PM] jddaepicboss: Damnit, I was hoping to ask about the sister before he changed the topic. Oh well, she's not hugely important.
Bedivere nods cheerily.
"Yep! We met in Ashelande, the continent I hail from."
[4:33 PM] bREWlager: "The queen never told me much about what happened while she was there..."
He says not really expecting Bedivere to talk about it, assuming she kept it secret for a good reason.
[4:42 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere shrugs nonchalantly.
"Well, there's not a whole lot to tell. She was a mercenary who fought in a war. That's about it--or at least, about as much as I know. I could tell you a story or two but..."
He looks around, feigning nervousness.
"...she has a habit of popping into a conversation when I least expect it."
He smirks nostalgically.
[4:43 PM] bREWlager: He thinks back to the moment on the rooftop with Ellis.
"Oh yes, I know that quite well."
[4:48 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere grins widely at his response, vaguely wondering what examples he would have of that happening.
"So, uh, going back a little bit...you said her sister's leading us into battle? I've never heard of her having a sister, funnily enough... What's her name?"
[4:52 PM] bREWlager: "That would be Princess Ellis. I was just speaking with her, actually."
[4:59 PM] jddaepicboss: "Ellis. ...no, never heard of her. Then again, I never heard Luna talking about home a whole lot..."
He trails off for a moment, before returning to a cheery, curious tone.
"So...what's Ellis like? Are the two similar?"
Gods help Freyzenwald if he says yes.
[5:01 PM] bREWlager: "Oh, not in the slightest. Princess Ellis is much more...regal than her sister."
[5:04 PM] jddaepicboss: "That's not saying much, hah."
He smirks yet again.
"So Leodin...where are you from, out of curiosity?"
[5:06 PM] bREWlager: He nods with a grin at the first comment.
"Here actually. Well, not here, but I come from Khlin."
[5:13 PM] jddaepicboss: ...I should probably do some research on these countries. All I know about Khlin is that I'm in it.
"All right. So...well, I'm a new recruit, so...do you have any questions for me?"
He tilts his head curiously.
[5:16 PM] bREWlager: "As a new recruit, I would have thought you'd have more questions for me, but.."
He thinks for a moment.
"I'd want to see how well you fight, if you'd be up for it."
[5:22 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere's eyes practically light up at the prospect of training against someone else, as he smiles, traces of smugness threatening to show.
"Why, are you suggesting a sparring match, Leodin?"
[5:25 PM] bREWlager: "Why indeed I am, Bedivere."
He smirks.
"Shall we take this outside?"
[5:36 PM] jddaepicboss: "With pleasure. I think I have a couple practising weapons on my horse...a sword and a lance, if memory serves. Do you use either?"
[5:40 PM] bREWlager: He pats Morderrand's hilt.
"A sword preferably."
[5:44 PM] jddaepicboss: "How* convenient, *then, that I specialise in using lances."
He turns, and begins walking towards the exit of the prison, beckoning Leodin to follow.
...maybe I shouldn't underestimate this guy...but damnit, I haven't lost a spar since...jeez, I actually can't remember. I have a right to be confident!
[5:48 PM] bREWlager: Leodin follows Bedivere out of the prison.
"So, where did you learn how to fight, Bedivere?"
[5:52 PM] jddaepicboss: A moment of silence passes before Bedivere responds.
"Well...I suppose the majority of my technique was self-taught. I learned to fight through experience fighting. Nobody really taught me the lance or the sword. I* can *use both, by the way."
[5:57 PM] bREWlager: "Huh.. I was also self-taught, but I did have one mentor who taught me how fight using knives."
He takes Auriel's dagger out and twirls it around in his hand.
[6:01 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere looks at the knife, slightly amused by his nonchalant actions with such a dangerous weapon.
"Knives are pretty useful, but they're a little risky for me. Sure, if you hit the right place, your enemy's had it, but if you don't, they have a chance for an easy counter with nothing but a wound. And also, they're a tad gorey for my liking."
[6:03 PM] bREWlager: "Well, if you have good aim, then throwing knives could be useful."
He puts the knife away, hiding it behind his cape.
[6:06 PM] jddaepicboss: "True."
The two emerge outside, and Bedivere looks over to the white horse grazing to their left.
"I'll go get our weapons, be back in a sec."
He dashes over to the horse, and begins fiddling in a large bag on its side.
[6:07 PM] bREWlager: Leodin removes Morderrand's sheath and lays it on the ground, but keeps it somewhat near him.
[6:10 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere hurries back over carrying a lance and a sword, both made of bronze, and hands Leodin the sword.
"Best of luck to you."
He resists an urge to say "you'll need it" and takes several steps back, creating some distance between the two.
"I'm ready when you are!"
[6:21 PM] bREWlager: He does a few practice swings to get a feel for the weight before focusing his gaze on Bedivere.
"Let's have some fun, shall we?"
Leodin inches forward, one step at a time. Once he's within range, the masked man lunges at the recruit's legs, slashing at his feet.
[6:28 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere reacts a moment too late, the attack making contact with his lower legs, causing...surprising pain, for a practice weapon.
Damnit, that was sloppy...focus, Bed...
He covers his torso with his lance, and tries to slam the blunt length of it forward into Leodin's stomach.
[6:33 PM] bREWlager: Leodin dodges the attack by rolling underneath the lance.
Immediately after, he stands up and kicks his opponent to the ground.
[6:38 PM] jddaepicboss: With a cough, Bedivere scrambles frantically off the ground, using the lance as a support.
"...alright, you're...you're not half bad."
He raises the lance in a defensive stance, preparing for a follow up attack.
[6:42 PM] bREWlager: "I'm not called the vigilante of Khlin for nothing." He smirks
He continues the assault, this time with a flurry of countless slashes.
[6:47 PM] jddaepicboss: Vigilante? Well, the mask makes more sense now at least...
Bedivere's eyes narrow, focusing on the sword, and he makes rapid, slight adjustments to the lance in his hands, blocking each and every slash with a bizarrely cheery expression, before pushing forward at Leodin again, trying to create some space between the two.
[6:48 PM] bREWlager: Leodin stumbles backwards before regaining his balance, holding the sword up to try and block any further attacks.
[6:51 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere spins the lance round to point at Leodin, and lunges forward at his gut.
[6:54 PM] bREWlager: Leodin tries to knock the weapon away, but misses, getting hit with the lance. The man is knocked down to the ground but slowly stands back up.
"Not half bad yourself!"
The man wastes no time, and before he even finishes speaking, he thrusts the blade towards Bedivere's shoulder.
[4:20 PM] jddaepicboss: Preeeeedictable.
Bedivere sidesteps quickly with a quiet scoff, his simple evasion dripping with swagger, before leaping backwards again.
Just gotta keep him at bay a little...lances have their strengths, but they're pretty unwieldy in close quarters combat...so the simple solution is: Avoid close quarters combat!
[4:43 PM] jddaepicboss: With a grunt of effort, he turns the lance downward, and attempts to sweep Leodin's legs from under him.
[4:46 PM] bREWlager: Leodin misreads the attack, and loses his footing. The lance hits his legs, and he falls to the ground again, but does his best to roll backwards and stand back up.
After that, he lunges at Bedivere's torso, slashing at his opponent's chest.
[4:57 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere blocks the attack by holding the lance horizontally across his torso, before again trying to push Leodin away, gritting his teeth with effort. After a moment or two of the pair clashing, he lunges backwards, creating space between the two once more.
[5:01 PM] jddaepicboss: He then slinks forward with caution, ever so slowly... before suddenly jabbing at Leodin's chest, hoping to surprise him.
[5:03 PM] bREWlager: Leodin expected the attack and swiped his weapon upward, pushing the attack off course. He followed it up with a quick kick to the gut.
[5:08 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere staggers a few steps sideways, his breath momentarily difficult to catch, before raising his lance defensively again.
[5:10 PM] bREWlager: Leodin barely let's Bedivere recover before slashing once more at his opponent's legs.
[5:16 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere fails to move his lance down in time, and takes the full brunt of the sword. The pain causes a small gasp, and he jumps gingerly away, retreating backwards for the umpteenth time.
Kicks and leg slashing? Funny we were talking about Luna, his style's not entirely unlike hers. Just...a lot slower, and a fair bit stronger. Ouch.
[5:18 PM] bREWlager: "Jumping backwards doesn't seem to be working for you Bedivere. Maybe try a different strategy." He says jokingly.(edited)
[5:21 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere says nothing, staying in a decidedly neutral expression, with his lance now in a decidedly neutral stance.
Don't get irritated, don't get irritated...
[5:25 PM] jddaepicboss: Then how about jumping forward?
He takes a deep breath in, bends over slightly, and leaps towards his opponent with his lance pointing outwards, aiming to knock Leodin down with the impact.
[5:27 PM] bREWlager: Leodin elegantly sidesteps the attack, not letting it make impact. He then jabs his blade towards Bedivere's chest, seeing him completely unguarded.(edited)
[5:31 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere notices the attack far too late to block it, and so desperately dives to the side onto the ground, the sword rubbing into (but not cutting) his cape as he goes.
Once again, the cavalier scrambles to his feet, momentarily pausing to regain his bearings.
[5:35 PM] bREWlager: Before the man gets to his feet, Leodin rushes forward and hits his opponent with a powerful finishing blow to the abdomen, slashing at Bedivere's torso as he darts by.
[5:47 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere looks round just in time to see a sword rushing at him, feeling it make contact with one side of his torso, before feeling the ground rush up to meet the other. He looks up from the grass, a tad sore, but smiling.
"...well! I gotta hand it to you, Leodin. Your abilities are nothing to look down upon."
He clambers to his feet, leaving the lance on the ground, and grins widely.
"The better man won today. Gods, that was fun!"
[5:48 PM] bREWlager: "Agreed, that was a good match!" He extends a hand to Bedivere.
[5:50 PM] jddaepicboss: He takes it with a nod, and shakes it quickly, before retracting his own hand to pick up the lance.
"If you don't mind, I'll be taking that sword back now."
[5:51 PM] bREWlager: "Of course," Leodin hands it to him with the blade facing downwards before going to collect Morderrand again.
[5:55 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere looks curiously over to the sword on the ground as Leodin approaches it.
"...hmm? What kind of a sword is that? It looks...well, for lack of a better word...bizarre, I suppose?"
[5:58 PM] bREWlager: "Oh, this? It's an heirloom of sorts in my family. It's name is Morderrand." He unsheathes the sword as a small bit of red lightning flickers from the hilt to the tip of the blade.
[6:03 PM] jddaepicboss: Bedivere's eyes widen at the crackle of lightning.
"...wow. That's a ruddy impressive sword."
The cavalier says no more, not really sure what else he can say. He turns and looks over to his horse, letting out a quiet yawn.
"Anyway, I'm gonna go leave those weapons back, and then I'll probably...stay out here a while. So I'll be seeing you, Leodin."
[6:06 PM] bREWlager: Leodin bows his head and puts Morderrand back in it's sheath. "Thanks again for the fight, Bedivere."
[6:14 PM] jddaepicboss: "You're very welcome."
Bedivere waves, and walks off to Seth.
==END RP==
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