originally posted in:The New Dojo
[b][i][u]The Child Outcast[/u][/i][/b]
As Stinger walks towards the Dojo, the thought that he doesn't belong comes to his mind. Not only is he rather young, but he has no real weapons, only his wit. Then again, he has no where better to go, no family to love him or miss him. Maybe he does belong. As he grows closer to the Dojo, he begins to see people also going to the Dojo. He doesn't see one person younger than him entering, only taller and older and far tougher looking people. The thought that maybe he should turn around comes back, but he wills himself to keep going. He still sees no one younger than him. As he reaches the courtyard full of sparring people, he looks around and is terrified. Suddenly, the thought that he may get seriously injured crosses his mind. But he doesn't give in, he wills himself forward.
[spoiler]Open, don't beat me too badly[/spoiler]
English
-
[u]"Wait, really?"[/u] Stinger had to regain control of his sword and jumped back a bit. After Stinger said that, he spun to the left and jabbed again. This time, he didn't wait to see if he hit, instead he pulled out and jumped back another step into a more defense stance.
-
[u]"Yes, really."[/u] [i]Sarah genuinely enjoyed sword fighting, and she liked how Stinger had fought against her; playing offensively yet safe at the same time, something she respected.[/i] [i]Dodging the rapier barely this time, as it tore through her clothing slightly, Sarah began to move towards Stinger as she then swung towards his right hand. She could stop the blade if he didn't block or dodge, so it would be hopefully fine.[/i]
-
[u]Well thank you"[/u] Stinger was fast, but not fast enough. The blade cut his hand a tad. He decided it would be best to switch the blade from his strong left hand to his weaker left hand. He decided to not attack and instead play heavy defensive mode.
-
[i]Noticing the slight change, Sarah felt somewhat bad that she had injured the boy - but she didn't pay too much attention to it. She kept up her approach, twirling her sword before swinging it this time at Stinger's waist: it was clear that she wanted him to attack.[/i]
-
Stinger had to wait for an opening so he could prove his namesake. As Sarah continuously pushed forward on Stinger, he dodged all of her slashes. After he dodged the last one, he spun so he was facing Sarah's side and jabbed at it.
-
[spoiler]Which side is it? And she only swung once. You're fine, just be more descriptive at times.[/spoiler]
-
[spoiler]So is that it? Or do we keep going?[/spoiler]