[Lancer quickly jumps over the kick when it comes in, before sliding in close again and giving a fast swing to the side. The other spear goes directly for Archer's face, knowing that the man will block it.
At least, he hopes so. Or he has to explain to Mister Caster why Archer has a giant spear through his skull.]
[Good thing is that they're using a training weapons, bad thing is that even training weapons can cause injuries.
Archer manages to block the hit coming to his face, but the other he catches a second too late. Bruised ribs won't stop him, though, and he counterattacks with two fast low slashes.
Fighting a dual wielder, and someone as fast as Lancer is, is a challenge he does enjoy a lot. It forces him to hone and challenge his skills. What are some bruises compared to that.]
[...okay, using training weapons officially sucks. His own swords always return to his hand while those? Not so much. So Archer flips back making a grab for lost weapon. Unfortunately it gives Lancer an opening-
which Archer does anticipate. Thinking a few steps ahead is his preffered tactic anyway.]
[Archer jumps close with an overhead attack, both swords coming from different directions. He's pretty sure Lancer can block or divert both, question is what will he follow up with.]
Hmph. I have to test if you're worthy of being Caster's shinki. [that's a jab as well as a distraction; Archer fluidly blocks the spear and kicks towards Lancer's knees.]
[Archer jumps back to avoid the hit. It's the advantage Diarmuid has, his weapons suited as well to a close combat as to a longer distance while he has to get close.]
Perhaps. I'd never allow to have someone around that can't watch his back. [forever the pragmatist. Archer follows with a flurry of strikes, each meant to either disarm Diarmuid or push him back.]
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2017-11-16 16:05 (UTC)At least, he hopes so. Or he has to explain to Mister Caster why Archer has a giant spear through his skull.]
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2017-11-16 17:28 (UTC)Archer manages to block the hit coming to his face, but the other he catches a second too late. Bruised ribs won't stop him, though, and he counterattacks with two fast low slashes.
Fighting a dual wielder, and someone as fast as Lancer is, is a challenge he does enjoy a lot. It forces him to hone and challenge his skills. What are some bruises compared to that.]
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2017-11-19 19:37 (UTC)Lancer is quick. That doesn't mean that he can't be overwhelmed, but Archer isn't overwhelming him just yet.
Oh, but he'll enjoy it when he does. Smirking, he uses his leg to try and kick away one of the swords he's using.]
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2017-11-19 22:39 (UTC)which Archer does anticipate. Thinking a few steps ahead is his preffered tactic anyway.]
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2017-11-23 05:19 (UTC)So, he plays it smart, and begins to take a few steps back. Waiting for him to strike again himself.]
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2017-12-12 15:07 (UTC)You're really good. [perhaps even better suited to be Caster's shinki than him, really.]
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2017-12-18 04:55 (UTC)[He blocked every strike before slamming his spear out towards Archer's side.]
We'll have to train together more!
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2017-12-18 19:48 (UTC)Should that not be up to him?
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2017-12-21 18:03 (UTC)Perhaps. I'd never allow to have someone around that can't watch his back. [forever the pragmatist. Archer follows with a flurry of strikes, each meant to either disarm Diarmuid or push him back.]
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2017-12-22 23:32 (UTC)[He spins his spears, hitting every strike, but it unfortunately makes him start going backwards.]