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thebastion2014-02-04 12:30 pm
fuckthemancers) wrote in thebastion2014-02-04 12:30 pm
Day 155
Who: Zulf and you
Open: Open
When: Day 155
Where: The training hall
What: Zulf tries to remember an old street thief skill from his childhood, along with some weapon practice.
Format: Any
Warnings: Nothing comes to mind
As he had said plenty of times before, Zulf is not a fighter. Certainly he knows enough survival skills to last out on the Skyway for some time- he's managed before after all. However, that's more in evading and hiding. When it comes to actual weaponry... Well, he's not exactly combat ready. He can avoid shooting or cutting himself and that's it. That won't do much good if he plans to keep on going out onto the Skyway like this- with Colin's Observatory expedition and his plans with Zayna.
If you pass by the training hall today, depending on the time of day, you'll find Zulf training on one of tw things. For the occasion, he's dressed down with just a simple button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a plain lavender skirt.
In the morning, he seems to be doing what looks like evasion practice. There seems to be something he's aiming for although it's hard to tell what. The movements are sharp and almost jerky before Zulf takes a step back with a frown and a shake of his head. This goes on for a couple of hours... But if your character is nearby, they might hear a triumphant shout. In the training hall, there might for some reason be some faint gray... dust? Hanging in the air.
Come afternoon, and it's weapons training. Or, rather, Zulf has both a Fanged Repeater and a War Machete and he's doing a lot of awkward staring at both. It's the look of a man who isn't entirely comfortable with guns or large sharp blades. Still, he'll at least... give the Fanged Repeater a shot. Anyone watching him while he's doing target practice can probably tell right away that he's very slow to get his aim just right. The machete?
...Despite a certain kid's compliments, Zulf just keeps staring at it. No seriously how.
Open: Open
When: Day 155
Where: The training hall
What: Zulf tries to remember an old street thief skill from his childhood, along with some weapon practice.
Format: Any
Warnings: Nothing comes to mind
As he had said plenty of times before, Zulf is not a fighter. Certainly he knows enough survival skills to last out on the Skyway for some time- he's managed before after all. However, that's more in evading and hiding. When it comes to actual weaponry... Well, he's not exactly combat ready. He can avoid shooting or cutting himself and that's it. That won't do much good if he plans to keep on going out onto the Skyway like this- with Colin's Observatory expedition and his plans with Zayna.
If you pass by the training hall today, depending on the time of day, you'll find Zulf training on one of tw things. For the occasion, he's dressed down with just a simple button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a plain lavender skirt.
In the morning, he seems to be doing what looks like evasion practice. There seems to be something he's aiming for although it's hard to tell what. The movements are sharp and almost jerky before Zulf takes a step back with a frown and a shake of his head. This goes on for a couple of hours... But if your character is nearby, they might hear a triumphant shout. In the training hall, there might for some reason be some faint gray... dust? Hanging in the air.
Come afternoon, and it's weapons training. Or, rather, Zulf has both a Fanged Repeater and a War Machete and he's doing a lot of awkward staring at both. It's the look of a man who isn't entirely comfortable with guns or large sharp blades. Still, he'll at least... give the Fanged Repeater a shot. Anyone watching him while he's doing target practice can probably tell right away that he's very slow to get his aim just right. The machete?
...Despite a certain kid's compliments, Zulf just keeps staring at it. No seriously how.
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"... You don't know how to use that, do you?"
I'm sorry did you expect tact from Ryu?
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"Ah..." Well, it's not like he can lie. "No, I'm afraid I don't." Zulf gives a sigh. "However, a friend of mine said I might have some talent with it."
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He walks a little bit closer, and smiles as he realizes what part of the problem is.
"For a blade like that, you're holding it wrong. How would you hold a kitchen knife?"
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"You're right, I had completely forgotten. An old friend of mine would be so disappointed in me, considering he's the one who tried to tell this to me before I left the Terminals... Thank you." Zulf does in fact seem a little sheepish.
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Though he has a feeling one of them might be 'is afraid to hurt himself'.
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"That would help, wouldn't it?" Dosen't he sound so excited for this? Zulf glances back at the dummy set up not too far off. "I admit I'm a little... worried."
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He's genuinely curious.
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"Isn't it normal for a novice to be nervous when using a dangerous weapon?
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"Oh. ... I guess?" He has never really encountered anyone learning a weapon.
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Zulf just gives a slight sigh and lowers the machete. It sounds like a discussion is a bit important to have before any practice happens. "When you're dealing with a weapon that has the potential to seriously injure someone or even kill them, you need to be careful."
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... Actually this is a good question.
"... Wait. How did I know how to use a weapon?"
He's just going to stare at his hands in confusion. Sorry Zulf.
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"I... don't know either?" Seriously he's not even from the same world as you, Ryu, what. "Perhaps it's a part of your immortality?"
That's a thing he has to say in utmost serious now.
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That question satisfied, Ryu nods. "But I can try to help you as much as I can. I might not be the best teacher for the basics, but I can show you what I know..."
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