first journal entry ⚔ expedition and sparring

[rokubro]

Sender: Rokurou Rangetsu
To: Everyone
Subject: Expedition and potential sparring partners

Hey guys! That was a crazy feast. All that was missing was some good alcohol, but those tapirs really know how to throw a party.

Anyway, I was thinking and we don't really know much about this place or what's outside the town. Since we'll need to start heading into the forests for hunting and gathering other resources, was thinking of heading out to check it out. Plus aren't these fae things our neighbors now? Or I guess we're their new neighbors...? Can't hurt to see what's there.

There are also those redcaps we need to deal with if we want any iron. I'm not sure about anyone else, but as a swordsman I definitely have a vested interest in that.

...And maybe I want to see how tough they are, haha.




Yeah, okay, I just want to see what kind of tough monsters are out there, heh. Not that I want to make enemies out of allies, but never hurts to know what kind of threats there are, right? Who knows, we might be helping them out, too.

[No, he just wants to find the biggest and strongest thing there is and fight it.]

Speaking of, if anyone needs a sparring partner, I'm your daemon. I'm curious to see how my skills stack up against those from different worlds.

[ooc: everyone can threadjack and thread with each other to share or discuss any other ideas! I also have an OOC planning post of sorts for players to chime in with suggestions.]

Comments

[rokubro]

All right!

[He's actually pretty excited he got it. Listen, if he wants to have a proper fight and recognize his opponent, he wants to give him the honor and pronounce his name right!]

Heh, sorry, but that was going to bug me if I couldn't call you properly.

[galactichero]

[ He shrugs. ] It's all right. Honestly, not everyone cares enough to try and pronounce it properly.

[rokubro]

Seriously? ...Guess I can see why, but it's kind of cool.

[galactichero]

[ He nods his head with a smile. ] I appreciate that.

So, how should we get started?

[ Some people he knows like to talk, and introduce themselves if they were training together for the first time. Others just like to jump straight into it. ]

[rokubro]

[They've done enough talking for now.]

Sounds good to me. Just throw whatever you got at me—having it a surprise just gives it an extra challenge.

[galactichero]

[ He nods. ] All right. You're ready?

[rokubro]

Your move.

[galactichero]

[ With another nod, he then suddenly charges at Rokurou, getting close enough before twisting to the side to try and throw a punch. ]

[rokubro]

[Aah, a fist fighter, eh? It almost seems unfair to use his swords right away, so for now he just raises his arm with his armguard to block and pushing back before he jumps back to create some distance.]

[galactichero]

[ He catches himself quickly, following after Rokurou with a swipe or a kick, trying to land a hit. ]

[rokubro]

[Rokurou continues to either block and evade before he finally draws his sword for a counter slash.]

[galactichero]

[ He doesn't have time to dodge, but he manages to grab one of the Quad Blasters from his holster to use it as a guard. He hasn't quite figured out how to fire the weapon with this world's power yet, but for now it would do to help block an attack from another weapon. ]

[rokubro]

[Interesting looking weapon. Reminds him a little of the one Zaveid has, but he can ask about it later. For now he's more impressed by T'Challa's quick reflexes, so let's see how he does with a second sword slashing down at him.]

[galactichero]

[ He has just enough time to grab the second Quad Blaster, crossing them to block to sword and prevent it from coming down further. Then he uses all his strength to shove the sword away and Rokurou back, following quickly with a kick. ]

[rokubro]

[He's pushed back and only has enough time to brace for the kick before having to readjust to swing his blades at T'Challa again.]

[galactichero]

[ He manages to dodge the blades, but just barely, and as he jumps back he's a little open for another attack. ]

[rokubro]

[He's going to take the opportunity to suddenly thrust forward, flames flickering from his blades as he starts to execute one of his sword artes, a fast zig zag dash that leaves behind a trail of flames.]