[open] Axes of the Dwarves! The Dwarves are upon you!

[disdainfully]

Who: OPEN!!! Anyone and everyone is welcome here, please drop in!
When: March 15th.
Where: The Thorsson backyard.
What: Sparring! Characters who have no weapons yet but want to try out something, or who want to try out new weapons, are welcome as well!
Warnings: Violence.


Imagine that there was a network post asking for people to come to a afternoon of sparring and training/trying to force echoes. There was a specific emphasis in the post for people to not bring powers or firearms into the mix, only all kinds of short range weapons - swords, axes, knives, maces, halberds, anything really. A part of the idea, as was explained, was not only to provide a place to try out different weapons but also to have multiple people use weapons in a small area, allowing for battle echoes.

So the day has come! The place is the backyard of the Thorsson's downtown store/private buildings, a relatively large areal closed off with buildings belonging to the family on all sides.

There are all kinds of weapons - real ones and some larp weapons as well - on a table in a corner of the backyard that cannot be used for sparring since swings, a sandbox and a bench are located there. Protective gear like chainmail and helmets can be found as well. Some refreshments in form of apples, juice boxes and bananas, all in open boxes, have been placed next to them along with water in bottles.

So those that brought no weapons can borrow those proffered, and those that brought their own ones can try out others as well.


[OOC: Please post your own thread starters and tag each other!]

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[vaimo]

"Oh, be careful!" Åsa jumps, worried for the other woman. She'd been watching her because the sword attached to her belt is of a similar length. "Are you all right?" On the one hand she is glad that she's not the only one that has a sword but not the skill to use it, but on the other... these aren't exactly training swords. Or hers isn't, at least. She doesn't want to see anyone get hurt.

[elegantsoldier]

"Oh!" Michiru lowers the sword quickly as she hears a voice nearby. She turns to see Åsa standing there. "I'm sorry, I hope I didn't come close to hitting you," she said quickly. "I'm fine, just checking out the weapons here. I've never fought before so it's a little daunting," she admitted, looking down at the sword hanging from the other woman's belt. "Do you know how to use these?"

[vaimo]

"No, no, I'm fine!" Åsa quickly reassures her, waving her hands. "As long as you are!" She puts her hand on the sword, hesitating, and then shakes her head. "That's why I'm here! I was hoping that if I try I'll be able to remember - I mean, the sword belonged to whoever she was, so she must have been able to use it!" Surely.

"So you don't know which one would be best for you?"

[elegantsoldier]

Michiru pauses as Åsa puts her hand on the sword, a whirlpool of images flooding her mind in a rush. The Princess, that was how she had died, that was how it all ended. She has to steady herself with a hand on the table for a moment, feeling a bit faint before she can manage to respond. She's here to train, if that was a memory of the distant past she can't let it interfere.

"I'm not sure, I've never used a sword or any of these weapons before, actually."

[vaimo]

When Michiru sways, Åsa automatically reaches out, a hand on her arm to try and steady her. "Are you all right? What was that?" She's worried, her tone and body tense. Yes, they're here to train, but she doesn't want to train with someone who's unwell, in case they get hurt.

[elegantsoldier]

"I will be alright, just an unexpected Echo," Michiru confessed. That is why they were here, to prompt new Echoes so letting it make her miss out on training would be unforgivable. The arm on the hand is a great comfort though and she gives the other a small smile. "I believe I'm ready to try some of these weapons."

[vaimo]

"Nothing too bad I hope!" But the reassurance helps Åsa relax again, squeezing the other girl's arm and then stepping away again to give her more space.

The suggestion makes her nod, though, and she looks at the sword at her waist and then back at the table. "Ah, I'd like to try too, if you don't mind? But perhaps with the practice weapons." She suggests, leaning over so she can point out some of the padded weapons. She doesn't want to accidentally hurt Michiru, or anyone else around them.

[elegantsoldier]

Michiru picks up one of the padded weapons with a light laugh, nodding. "I agree, since this is our first time," she said as she selected the one she wanted to use carefully.

"I'm Michiru by the way, it's a pleasure to meet you," she said, offering Åsa a polite bow of her head.

[vaimo]

Undoing her belt, Åsa slides her own weapon off and sets it to one side before returning to the table so she can try and find one that seems about the same size and weight. No use in getting used to one that's different!

"Oh, sorry! I'm Åsa!" She smiles brightly, bobbing her head in response as she finally selects a weapon and steps away from the table, testing it's weight instinctively as she does. "Ah - and I should warn you - I had an echo that means I'm strong, so if it's too much please tell me to stop."

[elegantsoldier]

"It's nice to meet you, Åsa," Michiru said with a warm smile. "I'm Michiru." She turned to select a short training sword, feeling its weight in her hand. It definitely wasn't she was used to but she had to push herself.

"I will, thank you for warning me," Michiru said with a nod as she stepped away once she selected her weapon.