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[shenunigans]

so i know the first rule of fight club is not to talk about fight club
but after the shenanigans from a week ago and the devastating loss of drink pushing bears
i gotta say
i am really god damn bored
i am watching my fingernails grow here people
youve gotta fucking help me

if any of you happen to be a badass or something
you should get your bad ass up on the roof and bring your a game
it is on
paradisa
fite me
imma be chilling on the roof above the courtyard if you got the skills to punch the guys who give you the bills

bring it

[ooc: Long story short, Dave is bored and pretty restless. He's looking for someone to practise fighting with but he also wants to scope out the fighting crowd here. If you want to jump right into action that is OK!]

Comments

[asseenontv]

[Shatterstar returns the nod, and his gaze flicks to the sword]

...Interesting weapon.

[shenunigans]

Isn't it?
[He gives it a small swing up and down.]
The castle gave it to me for christmas. Out of all the god damn swords I own I had to get one that looks like it should have a disney movie based on it.

[asseenontv]

[Shatterstar grins]

A bit. Are swords your usual choice of weapon?

[shenunigans]

You bet.

You fight with weapons or are you a hands on kinda guy?

[asseenontv]

Both - a warrior should have more than one choice in combat. Paired swords were my weapon of choice, but the castle has decided to take them from me.

[shenunigans]

Hell yeah they should. Swords are my favourite, though. Nothin' more satisfying than a swish n' slice.

[He smirks.] I got this baby for christmas.

[asseenontv]

[He gives a small, approving nod]

They are honorable weapons, even if I must fight by other means, here.

[shenunigans]

Hell yeah they are.

So how you wanna do this. Sword versus fists okay with you?

[asseenontv]

Fine with me. I'd say try not to cut off any limbs, but I'll have to see if you've got a chance, first.

[shenunigans]

I'll keep that in mind.

[He nods, hopping back a few steps and holding his sword up defensively.]

On the count of three?

[asseenontv]

[Shatterstar falls into an easy guard stance, and nods]

Your count.

[shenunigans]

[He nods back in response, counting off at an even pace. No rush, but not dawdling with his words either.]

Three- Two- One. Let's get ready to ruuumble. [It sounds strange saying that in an apathetic monotone, but that's what cool teens do.

He flash steps forward, as if he's skipping forward in time toward Shatterstar and makes a fairly obvious looking swing at his mid-section. He's trying to test the waters before he does anything too flashy.]

[asseenontv]

[Oh-ho, that was definitely a step up from his previous competition here. Shatterstar dives and rolls, coming up on the other side of where that swing was headed - though even with his enhanced agility, he actually has to work to pull that off - and immediately pushes off, aiming for a good old-fashioned punch to the jaw.]

[shenunigans]

[Dave is glad he's being impressive, he was actually a little concerned that he wouldn't be a challenge at all and he'd end up making an ass of himself. He keeps his eyes on Shatterstar, pretty damn impressed with that. The punch just grazes him, enough to get his head back in the game. He flash steps backward to avoid the full force of the hit and raises his sword again, flashing a small grin.]

Nice.

[asseenontv]

[Shatterstar smiles back, the edges of it a little sharper than before.]

You fight well.

[On the next pass, he tries to grab the blade by the flat of it, and twist it out of Dave's hands - but the castle is having none of this Shatterstar and swords business, and his hand slips, the edge biting into his palm. He swears under his breath in an alien tongue, and lets go, moving to dodge past Dave and come up behind him]

[shenunigans]

[Dave shrugs his shoulders in response, a little flattered by the compliment but like hell is he ever going to say it. Besides, he knows there's a lot more where that came from and Shatterstar is coming at him.

An eyebrow shoots up at the other man's reaction to his sword, and he can't help commenting.]

I appreciate the help, but I'm meant to stab you, bro. [He probably should have focused, because he's a little slow to turn as he realises Shatterstar is coming from behind.]

[asseenontv]

[Shatterstar doesn't bother replying to the comment - waste of time, mostly - and just mentally marks actually trying to handle the blade as offlimits.

He aimed a sweeping kick at Dave's legs, and followed it up with an elbow rammed squarely at the younger man's back]

[shenunigans]

[Not replying is a good idea. Mouthing off in fights is probably part of the reason Dave tends to get distracted. But he's learning, he's also learning that he is not particularly skilled against unarmed fighters.

He wobbles as the kick is aimed at his legs and hits the ground with a thud and a grunt, swearing under his breath as he attempts to role away and jump up to his feet.]

[asseenontv]

[As soon as Dave goes down, Shatterstar aims another kick, this time at his arms - if he can make him let go of the blade, this fight swings significantly in his favor. While he's using his full speed, he's holding back on the strength, though - he's pretty sure Dave doesn't have any sort of healing factor]

[shenunigans]

[Thankfully, speed is on Dave's side as well. He is able to roll away from that kick, but he's begining to realise just how outmatched he is here. Still, he has no intention of rolling around on the ground and letting Shatterstar win just like that. He'll just come at him with everything he has.

Which is to say he's running at him again with his sword.]