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Post by Gawain on Aug 4, 2008 8:34:25 GMT -5
*Gawain bowed his head politely, then slipped back into the hall. He considered returning to his room, but then thought better of it, walking out into the garden instead.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 12:51:00 GMT -5
***AFTER DINNER***
*Gawain walked into the room quietly waiting on Malefica.*
"What is it that you want me to do?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 12:54:48 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled gently as she appeared in the room, and looked at her son.*
"Well, I have to find out how much defense you already know, and how much you need to learn. Both with weapons and with magic. A guardian should know both. I want you to know about martial arts as well. You also need to work under pressure, to think quick if you are under a threat, and to disarm traps."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 12:59:13 GMT -5
*Gawain nodded.*
"All right. How would you like me to start?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:01:26 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and walked out on the floor, stretching her body, making herself ready for defense.*
"Attack me. I want to see what you've got. Either way you choose is fine with me."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 13:06:38 GMT -5
*Gawain looked at her, his expression unhappy.*
"I feel uncomfortable attacking you. You're my mother. And..."
*He frowned, growing unexpectedly quiet.*
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:09:14 GMT -5
*Malefica looked mildly at him.*
"Awww, Gawain. You are such a sweet kid. No wonder I love you so much."
*She paused for a moment.*
"But I allow you to attack me. To get practice. What was it you wanted to say? You may speak freely to me."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 13:19:15 GMT -5
*Gawain's lips were tight, but he finally managed to say:*
"I don't know how to go about it."
*He was quick to add.*
"I think I could defend myself. Or someone else. But being on the offensive. It is harder."
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:24:15 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled.*
"Yes. It was hard for me too, the first time. So I understand. But this is merely a test, to find out how quick you are. It's only a game. Do you rather want me to attack you?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 13:28:54 GMT -5
*Gawain considered the option for a moment, then nodded.*
"Yes, I think that would be easier."
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:36:21 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled.*
"How do you want me to attack you? Weapons, martial arts, or magic?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 13:39:59 GMT -5
*Gawain shrugged.*
"I suppose an enemy will not grant me the option of knowing."
*His brow lowered in thought.*
"Do you wish me to defend unarmed?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:43:57 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled.*
"A Guardian is allowed to defend the Grail with all means. Surprise me. I want to see all the tricks you know, weapons, no weapons, magic. Everything you can think of as defense. Everything is allowed."
*She smiled and looked pensive for a moment, planning her first attack.*
"Are you ready?"
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 13:44:49 GMT -5
*Gawain's eyes were sad for a moment, but he nodded.*
"Yes. I am."
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 13:48:40 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and looked over at her son. She started easy. With Martial art. She moved quickly around him, watching him carefully. Then she tried a combination of a lefthand blow, right leg kick, and righthand blow against him.*
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