Tranquil as a Forest, But on Fire! ...Just on fire.

[shepherd_prince]

WHO: Chrom, his new band of 'Shepherds', OPEN
WHAT: Now that there's a new team working together for the sake of the greater good, their first task is to beat the shit out of each other gather and spar, to better learn the skills, strengths, and weaknesses of their future allies on the battlefield. There may be shenanigans, there may not. But there will definitely be friendships of at least C-Rank by the end of this session.
WHEN: October 18th, 8 a.m.
WHERE: Training Hall
NOTES: Feel free to tag as many (or as few) sparring partners as you like. Chrom will be watching to take note of which people work best together for future reference. If you want him to come by and give feedback after a session, feel free to say so at the end of the spar!


The largest room of the training center had been specially reserved for Chrom and his assembled team. Kulevi was hovering just outside the front doors to direct Heroes to the proper location, advising them to stop by the armory if they needed to pick up any equipment for the training session. There weren't any refreshments, not yet, but Kulevi hinted that there might be sandwiches and punch once they concluded their sparring with one another.

Once everyone had arrived, Chrom greeted them with a smile. "I'm glad so many of you were able to attend. Given the warning we received a few days ago, I plan to have us conclude well before the appointed time if you wish to act upon that anonymous tip. In the meantime, let us begin." He produced a small tin can that rattled in his hand. "Inside are pairs of marbles with matching colors. Draw a marble, and find the person whose marble matches yours. This will be your first sparring partner. After ten minutes, the bell will ring and you will switch to someone new. Please take some time to introduce yourselves, and decide if you wish to spar with real weapons and spells, or if you would rather make use of the blunted and wooden practice weapons.

"We'll take a fifteen-minute break after three rounds. It is my hope that, by the end of our training regimen, we will all have a better understanding and appreciation of one another." He walked down the line, holding out the can to allow each person to draw a marble. When everyone had drawn, Chrom himself took the last one. He was not exempt from this exercise either.

Comments

Flynn Scifo

[dammit_yuri]

[Flynn has Magitek Knight and Paladin equipped, which have been mastered.]

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza, as always, has only Freelancer equipped. He holds his broadsword with skill, though, so do not expect this to be an easy round. He bows to his opponent.]

If you are ready, let us begin.

[He holds his weapon in a defensive position.]

[dammit_yuri]

[Bowing in return, Flynn wastes no time taking the initiative. Jab, slash, prepare to parry at a moment's notice, and strike from angles you see any openings in. This man obviously had skill that was tempered in real combat, and Flynn was prepared to meet his blade with everything he had.]

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza is prepared for the strike, so he is able to block it. Flynn is no novice, he can see. Ramza parries and takes a step forward to launch a counterattack. He trusts that Flynn will be able to block the move. The objective is to hone their skills and get to know their allies' capabilities, not to 'win' the battle. For now, he will stick to the basics.]

[dammit_yuri]

[Lunging forward, Flynn gathers himself low on the ground and attempts to perform an upward strike to unbalance his opponent.]

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza rolls his body to the side to get out of the way of Flynn's blade. It was well done, and he nods his approval as he turns to get himself facing Flynn once more. He feints a forward jab, but changes the motion to a more sweeping strike aimed at Flynn's legs.]

[dammit_yuri]

[There is a loud clang as Flynn's armored leg is struck, and it's enough to take him off-balance, and as he crumbled down he takes another chance to drop below Ramza's guard and perform an upward strike.]

[zodiac_brave]

[Flynn's focus is admirable, to be able to attack even as he falls. Ramza takes the strike against his breastplate, and the impact drives him back a step.]

Well done! [He lowers his weapon to allow Flynn to stand without fear of an unsporting strike.]

[dammit_yuri]

[Standing up, Flynn acknowledges Ramza's commendation.]

Thank you.

[Taking on his stance again, Flynn smirks.]

I've been told I'm a bit of a stubborn one. It doesn't matter if I lose, I'll keep on fighting to the end.

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza nods.]

An indomitable spirit is vital to achieving victory. The ability to keep fighting will serve you better than any natural talent for blades will.

[It was what had carried him through his first years on the battlefield, at least. Ramza raises his sword again, preparing for Flynn's next assault.]

[dammit_yuri]

It's a balance, and sometimes it's luck.

[Attacking with a swift thrust, Flynn attempted to side-step after making contact to get to Ramza's back.]

It's all we can do sometimes to make sure we're as prepared as we can be.