Training Log 3: Revelations

[crypddyd]

As we have more newcomers again, I will be holding another training session. It will be the same place as before- the part in Limbo. There will be refreshments as well, so even if you do not wish to spar please feel free to come and observe!

[It's that time again! Lion has his little (now a bit beat up since he keeps using the same space) claimed track of land in Limbo set up- wide spaces for people to pair off, a fold-out table with snacks and chairs for sitting and chatting. And of course himself off to the side with his lance in hand- willing to take all challengers and give tips and advice to anyone that comes to him!

He does though, go seeking someone specific out during all this: Chiron]

My friend, may I speak with you in private for a moment?

[There is no feeling of dread here that's just your imagination!]

((ooc: As usual this is a mixer post, so feel free to toss up starters as desired! I will have one for Lion as well if anyone wants to poke him in specific- but use this as a chance to show off- I mean try out new powers you've gained since last time!))

Comments

[crypddyd]

Hmm... I'm sure I could manage something acceptable. If you stay on task.

[heir_to_ruin]

[A playful smirk, leaning in to steal one quick little kiss before he steps back... and dismisses his horse, summoning his Lance to hand instead.]

Try me.

[Then he falls back into a defensive stance, all cocky smile and mischief in those amber eyes.]

[crypddyd]

[He hadn't expected Ruin to go for a spar, but he's not complaining. He smirks and summons his own polearm]

I have been curious to see how our styes differ...

[heir_to_ruin]

No time like the present~

[And he's... well, not not depressed but in a much better mental state today so no freebie hits! This time though, he's absolutely sure he can wait Lion out, make him attack first. Less emotional also means he can be far more calculating.]

[crypddyd]

[Lion also shifts to a more serious tone, taking his weapon up in a two-handed stance- one near the heavy blade, the other near the center.

Ruin's lance is the lighter of the two, even if it is clearly larger than any normal infantryman's weapon would ever be. And Lion can tell it's meant for piercing. On a horse, he could run men through like meat on a stick. But even on foot it was dangerous- one jab up into the armpit or where hips met thighs would kill eventually... he remembers how Ruin dislocated his shoulder very well. With both their weapons being polearms he can't depend on his range as he would against a sword or ax either. His main advantage is that Ruin must be more precise... while he can focus more on pure overwhelming power. But with those spines, if he's not careful, Ruin would disarm him through leverage alone...

These thoughts come quickly, Lion sorting through them in the back of his mind thanks to a lifetime of training. He circles slowly, looking for an opening while making sure to keep his blindside away from his 'foe'. Eventually, he strikes with a fast forward jab, testing him out but not exposing too much of his weakpoints]

[heir_to_ruin]

[And they will trade testing jabs like that for a short time, Ruin dancing out of the way as frequently as he can. Even when he doesn't quite manage a full dodge he's able to redirect enough of the blow to not give Lion enough of an advantage to press. Only because they're not actually trying to hurt each other this time.

He's able to keep Lion from cornering him, getting a really solid blow in, throwing him off.... but maintaining that means he's not quite able to get any good hits in on Lion, forced to be more defensive than he'd like to be.]

[crypddyd]

[He's a little impressed with Ruin's footwork, but he can tell he's not professionally trained. Still, that's something they can work on- Ruin can't play defense for forever. So Lion smirks in a way he might find familiar before becoming more aggressive. A LOT more aggressive. Jabs mixed with sweeps- using his strength to try and knock Ruin's weapon away. Overall just being overwhelming to try and force an opening and strike a decisive blow]

[heir_to_ruin]

[See it's entirely unfair because Lion smirks like that and Ruin's mind absolutely goes places that have nothing to do with fighting. It leaves him just a little bit off-kilter. But under the blond's assault he doesn't have the chance to correct himself, to rebalance. It's all he can do not to literally end up with his back to a wall (or tree or what have you).

Maybe keeping his horse wouldn't have been an unfair advantage? Goddess but he's strong. Which he'd known but he's in a better position to really appreciate now.

It doesn't take long for Lion to disarm him but that decisive strike doesn't quite land where he meant for it to. Ruin manages to side step just a little, enough to grab the haft of the weapon and turn with the strike... so he falls back against Lion's chest with a breathless laugh.]

Okay, okay you win!

[ Come here let him put your arm around him instead of trying to run him through, Goddess. And maybe let him catch his breath for a second.]

[crypddyd]

[He does in fact wrap his arm around him. And pins him in with the haft of his polearm, resting his chin on his shoulder]

I hope you won't use that maneuver with any Revenants, Ruin...

[heir_to_ruin]

[Ruin just presses back against him a little more, tipping his head to lean his temple against Lion.]

Oh, I dunno~ If I run into one as handsome as you...

[He lets it trail off, warm and playful.]

[crypddyd]

If you do I should hope you will introduce us.

[He kisses the side of Ruin's head then lets him go, stepping back]

Again.

[heir_to_ruin]

[Wow, rude! He had every intention of stealing another kiss, a real kiss... and then Lion goes right back to work mode.]

Are you sure using my horse is cheating?

[He has no doubts he's going to get his ass kicked here.]

[crypddyd]

If you wish to summon her I won't stop you.

[His smile is just on the edge of a smirk]

It would be good practice for me- but I wouldn't be eager to cut her out from under you, even if she would be fine...

[heir_to_ruin]

You, sir, need to stop smirking like that.

[It's entirely unfair. It does things to him.

But it's a good point regardless.]

She's had enough trouble for today I think... [And with that he steps back into a ready stance to go again.

And again.

And again.]