redcladidealist | 17th Combo

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#video,
*ace,
*colette,
*death the kid,
*hungary,
*jade curtiss,
*karkat,
*kyou sohma,
*riku,
*tifa,
*vriska,
*yamamoto takeshi,
guardian,
saving the world,
this's why eridan can't have nice things,
training,
won't let you die

17th Combo - [Video]

There! I-

[Locked from Eridan]

-did it! Good. That'll keep him from listening in on this. Thanks, Genis. I owe you one.

[Yup, somebody begged his best friend to show him how to lock. That done, he turns his attention on the Dreamberry - and Somarium in general by extension. His expression is very serious, and perhaps a little chagrined.]

Hey, everyone. I... kind of need some help. I need to get stronger, so I need to train, but I also need help learning how to fight magic users. [He makes a face.] Especially magic users that can fly.

[No, he's not talking about anyone in specific. What makes you think that?]

Does anyone want to spar? Or have any advice?

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Hm...as I thought. This is a nerve, and while I don't think it actually damaged it, you seem to be suffering pain from it.

It's not a serious injury—no different than if I had physically hit you there. It should heal on its own soon enough.

[Lloyd nods, rubbing his arm gingerly, trying to soothe the phantom pain.]

So I should probably call it quits for now.

[A pause, then Lloyd glances at Kid.]

You're really good with that gun.

Okay!

[and getting into position.]

Why do you fight with two swords, anyway?

For now, yes. It wouldn't do to risk a more serious injury.

[Kid blinks.]

Thank you. I'm still adjusting to using these replacements. But your own skills are not bad either.

Thanks. [Lloyd smiles, though there's a slightly embarrassed edge to it. He rubs the back of his head with his good hand.] But I could still be better. I made a mistake, and that's why I got shot. I'd be in pretty bad trouble if that fight had been real.

[That comment makes him curious, though.]

You used to have different guns?

It's simple math, right?

[Lloyd shifts into position, lifting one sword first.]

If one sword has a power of one hundred, then two swords...

[The other one comes up.]

That's twice as much!

That's why we are training, isn't it?

[and nods.]

Yes. [holds up the two handguns in a perfectly symmetrical fashion.] They were similar to these, but the guns I used are of a different make and model. They were also not just ordinary guns, but my Weapon partners.

[this. is where it gets complicated.] To put it simply, in my world there are those—people—who have the ability to turn into weapons.

[blinks before laughing.]

I guess that could be true. But it won't mean much if you can't fight with them. What if you lose one? Do you know how to fight with one sword?

I can, but I'm not as good as if I have two.

[He exhales, grimacing slightly. Never fun admitting weakness.]

You'd probably wipe the floor with me.

[What? Lloyd gives Kid a look of mixed confusion and startlement.]

People in your world can turn themselves into weapons? But... how? Why? Wouldn't it work better for you both to fight and just use normal weapons?

[laughs.]

Most likely. But that's what this training is for, right?

If we were all using normal weapons, perhaps. But those who turn into Weapons are not ordinary weapons.

[how to explain.]

In my world, our souls actually hold a lot of power. Those who can wield Weapons are called Meisters. When a Weapon and Meister work together, they are actually amplifying their soul wavelengths and therefore their powers, creating a more powerful team. One pair can potentially act as a whole army of normal humans.

So you think I should practice with just one sword?

[If he sounds a little reluctant, that's because he is. He much prefers fighting in a style he's used to, where he actually feels competent.

Unfortunately, Ace has a point. Ugh, he's really not good at fighting with just one sword.]

Whoa. That's amazing! [Lloyd is duly impressed!] Man, I always knew souls were important and that they could make you stronger, but I never knew they could do something like this!

[Picking up enthusiasm now.]

How do you know if someone is a weapon or a... a meister? And do you still get to pick who you work with?

It wouldn't hurt. At least know how to fend for yourself until you can escape.

Those who are Weapons usually learn on accident. No one knows until they happen to transform a part or all of their body. As for being a Meister, those with strong souls are usually the best candidates.

For partners, there's a bit of a catch. Theoretically you can pick and choose, however your souls have to be compatible and resonate with one another. If the wavelengths conflict with one another, then the partnership won't work.

[Lloyd nods at the explanation of partnership. That makes sense. Well, sort of. He's not sure he gets the part about resonants or consonants or whatever, but if two souls don't get along, then they'd make pretty bad partners.]

Can people from other worlds be meisters or weapons?

[Lloyd nods, though he's really tempted to grimace. He had a feeling he's about to get really sore pretty soon.]

You wanna go another round with me? This time with just one sword?

If you feel up to it.

How about I'll stay on the defense and you just try some various attacks. I'll counter every now and then, however, just to keep things interesting.

Hm...you know, I'm not actually sure. Perhaps in theory, but I honestly couldn't say for certain.

We haven't been sparring that long. I think I can handle another round.

[Outclassed or not, he's not about to just roll over and turn that challenge down.]

Don't underestimate me, Ace.

[Already sheathing one sword and unbuckling the belt from his waist.]

You ready?

I don't suppose there's any way to find out?

The only thing one could test is if someone could be a potential meister and wield one of the weapons that we have here. But that's all I can think of.

[just chuckles as he gets into a stance, casually holding up his sword.]

Whenever you are.

So normal people can't just pick up a Weapon from your world? They have to be a meister?

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