[ since they've all agreed that this is a good idea, sometime in the afternoon, kara brings lili to the armory to find the others. he doesn't know where miki's skill level is just yet, but lili might? so he has to ask: ]
Do you think you'll win?
[ it's also kind of funny to see her get so confident before a fight haha ]
[ always so self-assured. he's come to like that about lili, so he's looking forward to seeing how this turns out. he does give milla a thoughtful look - if she wants to spar, too, he won't say no.
but instead of offering, he glances back at lili. ]
[she's hungry for victory?? she never wins against kara!! she's definitely gotten better, but maybe trying to best an actual sword isn't her brightest idea. she's getting the practice swords for both herself and miki, but she turns to milla and kara - ]
Why don't you two spar too? [so they're not just watching, considering that it's not like they'll have anything to learn from observing lili and miki] If Milla's the superior swordsman, maybe I'll have to reconsider who I get my lessons from.
It's not like I've been winning victories left, right and centre either.
[ She glances between Milla and Kara, before nodding. ] If you've been fighting as a teacher for so long, it could be good for your to fight as equals for a change.
[ hey... maybe if Kara doesn't hand off softcore pornography for his pupils to read and Then Miki Can Rest and she'll accept this. ]
Hmm! I would very much like to have another match with Ookurikara.
Show us your own mettle first, and if it proves satisfactory, I believe we could be stirred to have a round of combat.
[This is great. This is perfect. Everyone here is blessed.]
You may be joking, Lili, but I do not think it would be so terrible to trade teachers and students. Occasionally, witnessing a variety of techniques in combat is a boon that can lead to accelerated growth.
For the time being, are both of you ready? Hydration is important.
[ honestly ookurikara is a little offended at the threat of finding a new teacher, but since it's milla, he doesn't think he'd mind so much. she'd be a good choice to learn from. so all he does is nod in agreement and move to lean against a wall, content to watch for now. ]
...But as long as you're careful about it, it should be fine. But first, no magic.
[ he gives lili a pointed look at that, because she tends to fall back on it as a defense... which isn't a bad instinct! but she'll have to try not to, this time. ]
[she barely even has to glance to know the look that she's getting]
I know.
[it's part of why she asked in the first place, since she would hate to surprise miki with it later and make the odds of the fight unfair. but regardless, there's something in her eye that seems to suggest that she still thinks she'll win, even with the adjustment.]
No magic - then if you're ready, Miki.
[and whenever the other girl gives her okay - lili won't hesitate since she's never known a single chill in her life. she'll rush forward and aim a downward strike at the other girl, not thinking to hold back when her opponent this entire time has been a sword with both height and power over her.]
[ alright then, no lighting everything on fire. she nods, and-- well. There goes Lili. But Miki has experience in things other than fighting, especially in terms of moving and striking for the sake of survival. As soon as it's apparent that Lili's making a downward swing, she crouches and ducks to the side to avoid it, and swings her sword around at Lili's legs.
She's used to doing whatever she can to get an advantage and stay safe, after all. ]
Hoh, a solid offensive. Lili is exactly the type of fighter I'd imagined her as. I think this will be an interesting match to watch, considering their styles.
[Milla is clearly enjoying it the action in front of her, nodding along with the sweeps and strikes.]
[ like kara... but miki doesn't seem to be that way. he wonders, briefly, if her style will turn out more like kanesada's, who will do whatever it takes to win. ]
She's not used to an opponent who doesn't meet her head on.
[ which is to say he's going to enjoy watching this too ]
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week 4, monday
Do you think you'll win?
[ it's also kind of funny to see her get so confident before a fight haha ]
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Probably. But if I don't, then I won't stop until I do.
[she sure does get confident!!]
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a little while after they arrive, miki's head will be peering around the door. ]
Oh, you're already here. Sorry if I'm running late.
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You are well within the agreed-upon time, Miki.
Lili here was just assuring us of her skill and confidence.
However, there is much to be said for losing, as well. Only when you face stronger opponents can you, in turn, grow stronger still.
[Does she look like she wants to fight? Hell yeah she does.]
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but instead of offering, he glances back at lili. ]
Prove it.
[ whenever she and miki are ready. ]
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Trust me, I've gotten tired of losing.
[she's hungry for victory?? she never wins against kara!! she's definitely gotten better, but maybe trying to best an actual sword isn't her brightest idea. she's getting the practice swords for both herself and miki, but she turns to milla and kara - ]
Why don't you two spar too? [so they're not just watching, considering that it's not like they'll have anything to learn from observing lili and miki] If Milla's the superior swordsman, maybe I'll have to reconsider who I get my lessons from.
[she's mostly teasing but like]
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[ She glances between Milla and Kara, before nodding. ] If you've been fighting as a teacher for so long, it could be good for your to fight as equals for a change.
[ hey... maybe if Kara doesn't hand off softcore pornography for his pupils to read and Then Miki Can Rest and she'll accept this. ]
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Show us your own mettle first, and if it proves satisfactory, I believe we could be stirred to have a round of combat.
[This is great. This is perfect. Everyone here is blessed.]
You may be joking, Lili, but I do not think it would be so terrible to trade teachers and students. Occasionally, witnessing a variety of techniques in combat is a boon that can lead to accelerated growth.
For the time being, are both of you ready? Hydration is important.
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but regardless lili will be handing a practice sword to miki and moves automatically into a stance to prepare for a spar but—
ah, she hesitates]
... Miki, will you be using your magic?
[does lili want to win? yes, of course. does she want to be fair? yes, even more than she wants to win]
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miki takes the sword from her, and then just looks thoughtful. ]
I hadn't really thought about it. It might not be a bad idea to try?
[ although she could end up lighting this whole place up, honestly. ]
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[She glances at Ookurikara.]
What do you think?
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...But as long as you're careful about it, it should be fine. But first, no magic.
[ he gives lili a pointed look at that, because she tends to fall back on it as a defense... which isn't a bad instinct! but she'll have to try not to, this time. ]
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I know.
[it's part of why she asked in the first place, since she would hate to surprise miki with it later and make the odds of the fight unfair. but regardless, there's something in her eye that seems to suggest that she still thinks she'll win, even with the adjustment.]
No magic - then if you're ready, Miki.
[and whenever the other girl gives her okay - lili won't hesitate since she's never known a single chill in her life. she'll rush forward and aim a downward strike at the other girl, not thinking to hold back when her opponent this entire time has been a sword with both height and power over her.]
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She's used to doing whatever she can to get an advantage and stay safe, after all. ]
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[Milla is clearly enjoying it the action in front of her, nodding along with the sweeps and strikes.]
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[ like kara... but miki doesn't seem to be that way. he wonders, briefly, if her style will turn out more like kanesada's, who will do whatever it takes to win. ]
She's not used to an opponent who doesn't meet her head on.
[ which is to say he's going to enjoy watching this too ]