[He's surprised to have bonked her on the head a second time. That actually wins a widening smile from him, seen easily when they're this up-close. Definitely worth whatever's coming next.
And whatever's coming next is not something he could stop on his own, even if he wanted to. One moment, he's standing, and then the next? His cane's gone flying out of his hands and the ground is out from under his feet, his back slamming hard into the floor and the haft of her axe pressing down against his shoulders and collarbone.
Ow. He's a fragile sort, you know. Even though he's been knocked around by much worse, this still jostles the air out of him, and a moment passes as he gets his bearings and manages to say, breathy:]
[ Just because she had him pinned doesn't necessarily mean he couldn't have had another trick up his (tattoo) sleeve! But, oh... She probably didn't need to fully pin him, huh. Woops. She'll try to remember for next time, but at least she's quick to release him and then get back up to her feet so she can offer him a hand up. ]
That was a great spar, though. So refreshing! Thank you!
[Alas, no more tricks. Not as he is now, anyway. Shadow is still a whorling blob of spherical darkness on the floor, and V's cane has clattered and slid to the middle of the training hall. He's well and truly defeated for now.
He gutters in a breath once she unpins him, sitting up.]
It was enlightening, wasn't it? I should be thanking you for illuminating me.
[He takes her hand and hefts himself up to his feet, just a little wobbly. A little... sore. But it's fine.]
[ Did he say that because of her light shield? Regardless, Juniper laughs brightly even as that magic fizzes out now that she's come down from her battle rage. Then, once they're both standing, she rests a steadying hand on his shoulder if he lets her. Just in case. ]
Oh, thank you! Hitting hard and getting hit hard is my specialty. [ t a n k ] You and your familiar got some nice hits in, too, though.
[ ... There sure is a bleeding gash on her arm from Shadow's last attack. ]
And yes, he doesn't mind the touch. It's steadying and far less embarrassing than staggering around while his brain catches up with his body now standing upright.]
Ah... well.
[Shadow did get a hit in, didn't it? V notices properly that bleeding cut across her arm. It's a clean slice, at least.]
Maybe we should tend to that. [He gestures at it.]
[Spokenly bluntly, as he often is when he isn't being dramatic about something, but it's well-meaning. He shakes his head.]
I don't. [His skills have always been on the offensive side. More "kill them before they can kill you" type of deal.] But there must be a first-aid kit somewhere. What sort of house provides a training hall but not healing?
[One with a weird sense of humor, that's for sure.]
Let's go look. [With an effort... He walks, going over to pick up his cane first and foremost.] I'm sure we'll stumble across something to bandage you up.
Hah! So you noticed! I promise I don't forget the important things, though...
[ Apparently, being injured is not that important. It is simply a state of being... And it's not as if she was being very subtle about her forgetfulness, but still! She doesn't take any offense to how he points it out, though it is something she's a little embarrassed about sometimes, so she offers a nervous little laugh as she turns to return the greataxe to the weapon rack. ]
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And whatever's coming next is not something he could stop on his own, even if he wanted to. One moment, he's standing, and then the next? His cane's gone flying out of his hands and the ground is out from under his feet, his back slamming hard into the floor and the haft of her axe pressing down against his shoulders and collarbone.
Ow. He's a fragile sort, you know. Even though he's been knocked around by much worse, this still jostles the air out of him, and a moment passes as he gets his bearings and manages to say, breathy:]
Ha. Do I have a choice?
[He can't do much now!]
Yes, I yield. You win.
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[ Just because she had him pinned doesn't necessarily mean he couldn't have had another trick up his (tattoo) sleeve! But, oh... She probably didn't need to fully pin him, huh. Woops. She'll try to remember for next time, but at least she's quick to release him and then get back up to her feet so she can offer him a hand up. ]
That was a great spar, though. So refreshing! Thank you!
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He gutters in a breath once she unpins him, sitting up.]
It was enlightening, wasn't it? I should be thanking you for illuminating me.
[He takes her hand and hefts himself up to his feet, just a little wobbly. A little... sore. But it's fine.]
You hit very hard.
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[ Did he say that because of her light shield? Regardless, Juniper laughs brightly even as that magic fizzes out now that she's come down from her battle rage. Then, once they're both standing, she rests a steadying hand on his shoulder if he lets her. Just in case. ]
Oh, thank you! Hitting hard and getting hit hard is my specialty. [ t a n k ] You and your familiar got some nice hits in, too, though.
[ ... There sure is a bleeding gash on her arm from Shadow's last attack. ]
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And yes, he doesn't mind the touch. It's steadying and far less embarrassing than staggering around while his brain catches up with his body now standing upright.]
Ah... well.
[Shadow did get a hit in, didn't it? V notices properly that bleeding cut across her arm. It's a clean slice, at least.]
Maybe we should tend to that. [He gestures at it.]
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[ Once again: she forgot!? ]
There's probably a first aid kit around here somewhere, right? Or - do you have healing magic?
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[Spokenly bluntly, as he often is when he isn't being dramatic about something, but it's well-meaning. He shakes his head.]
I don't. [His skills have always been on the offensive side. More "kill them before they can kill you" type of deal.] But there must be a first-aid kit somewhere. What sort of house provides a training hall but not healing?
[One with a weird sense of humor, that's for sure.]
Let's go look. [With an effort... He walks, going over to pick up his cane first and foremost.] I'm sure we'll stumble across something to bandage you up.
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[ Apparently, being injured is not that important. It is simply a state of being... And it's not as if she was being very subtle about her forgetfulness, but still! She doesn't take any offense to how he points it out, though it is something she's a little embarrassed about sometimes, so she offers a nervous little laugh as she turns to return the greataxe to the weapon rack. ]
I can go looking for a kit myself, V!
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Cane retrieved. He straightens and turns to her, leaning on it.]
Well, if you're certain. I suppose I should wait on Shadow to return, besides.
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It was really great to meet you, though! I hope we can get to know each other and get along!
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A pleasure. I’m sure we’ll get along just fine.
[Already off to a great start, besides!]
Be seeing you around, then.