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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 12:40:41 GMT -5
"...didn't I just deactivate this?" Tails uttered as he looked at the hilt. "Why in the world would it-?!" In that instant, as he tried pulling the hilt forward to observe it, it lashed out with a blade of energy, tripling in length from the beam blade that had lingered from it before. "WHAT?!"
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 12:41:41 GMT -5
She jumped at the moment it shot out like that. "...um...how is it doing that?" she uttered.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 12:44:16 GMT -5
"...I don't know!" Tails admitted with a dumbfounded look, gawking at the elongated blade... ...and after a few short moments, the blade then shrunk back down to its ordinary size. "...wha...?"
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 12:45:07 GMT -5
"Hm...that's weird..." Jill muttered. "...but the fact that it changes sizes might be a good advantage to have."
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 12:48:13 GMT -5
Tails looked at the hilt with a curious look. "...when I held it like that... hm..." Turning away from Jill, he held the hilt firmly with both hands, before raising it over his head as if to prepare for an overhead swing... and sure enough, it began vibrating again.
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 12:50:37 GMT -5
She watched, and slowly stood her ground in case Tails decided to use this against her.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 12:54:35 GMT -5
Thankfully, he was still turning away from her; standing in profile as he closed his eyes... ...and then, as he swung the blade down, it erupted once again to triple its length. Tails looked at it with wide eyes for as long as it lasted, before it reverted to standard size. "...it's... chargeable."
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 12:56:12 GMT -5
"Huh...that's interesting," she remarked.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 12:58:33 GMT -5
"...really interesting." Tails hummed, as he looked it over. "...but it doesn't look like it'll charge just from any swing... overhead swings and 'unsheathing' it seem to be the only options..." He rubbed his chin a little in thought. "...I wonder..."
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 12:59:48 GMT -5
She stood there silently, letting Tails think on his own for the moment. It was best to let him figure this out for himself.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 13:05:22 GMT -5
"...unsheathing... overhead swings..." Tails ruminated upon this even more... and then, he snapped his fingers. "...kendo and iaido! Those would work perfectly!"
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 13:07:30 GMT -5
"Do you think you'll be able to do those styles?" Jill asked.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 13:09:19 GMT -5
"...well, I'd better start practicing." Tails remarked. "The charging capabilities of this sword would fit in well with those styles, though..." He rubbed his head. "...though there's the matter of a sheath that could-!" He smacked his head. "Oh, silly me. I'll just build one!"
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 13:11:31 GMT -5
Jill chuckled. "...well, keep in mind. Having the knowledge of the styles is one thing, but having the experience of it is another. I definitely agree that you should practice them."
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 13:43:22 GMT -5
"Of course." Tails nodded, as he looked at the hilt once more. "...but I should hurry and practice up well enough... if I can get skilled enough before Sonic comes back..."
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 13:56:09 GMT -5
"Then let's get some of that practice in," Jill said. "What are you guys doing?" She looked over. "Oh, Cream. Hi." Turns out the rabbit was walking out with Cheese following her, looking at both Jill and Tails curiously, but mostly Tails with the sword. "How come you're playing with that, Tails?" She asked.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 13:59:30 GMT -5
"...oh, Cream." Tails gave Cream a small nod, before he put away the sword. "Metal dragged me out to practice a bit with it."
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 14:02:03 GMT -5
She grew worried. "But that thing looks really dangerous. Aren't you usually in your shop building things?" she asked. "Don't worry Cream," Jill said. "I'm out here to make sure Tails will be careful." "Well, okay," And the rabbit seemed reassured. "...then...do you mind if I watch? It looks interesting." "Chao!" Cheese piped in.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 14:06:16 GMT -5
"...well, I wouldn't mind..." Tails hummed, as he rubbed his head. "...but I shouldn't start doing anything just yet. I'd need some things on hand to practice with, like a sheath, protective gear and-" And all of a sudden, he popped in from out of nowhere, forming a sheath and two sets of protective gear for both Jill and Tails. " There you go." Tails blinked. "...uh... why... and how...?" " Wouldn't you like to know." With a shrug, he warped away again. Blinking, Tails picked up the gear that Metal had left for him. "...guess that settles that..." He began putting on that protective gear right away.
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 14:08:24 GMT -5
"...that's convenient," Jill hummed, also putting on the protective gear. Then she wondered in thought, ...is he watching us from somewhere?
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 14:15:14 GMT -5
"...better not think too much about it." Picking up the sheath, he managed to equip it against his left hip, and to try it out, he set the hilt against the sheath... and it fit perfectly. "...great, it works." With a small smile, he looked back at Jill. "Alright... I don't suppose you know a lot about either kendo or iaido?"
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 14:16:42 GMT -5
"...no, I don't know anything about those styles," Jill said.
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 14:30:03 GMT -5
He sighed. "...hoo boy... this might take a while longer, then..." He rubbed his head. "Basically, kendo is a martial art meant to discipline the spirit and body of its practicioners; focusing on focused strikes to specific body parts. Iaido is a different kind of martial art, focusing on quick strikes based on drawing the sword from its sheath." He rubbed his neck, smiling sheepishly. "I might've read a little about them before... so I know the basics theoretically."
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Post by JC303 on Aug 6, 2013 14:32:12 GMT -5
"Okay, I think I understand," Jill said, nodding. "But I guess the real question would be if you can pull them off." And she raised her sword. "Well, go ahead and make your move. Show me some of these techniques."
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Post by YolkaEd on Aug 6, 2013 14:36:17 GMT -5
With a small nod, Tails just gripped his sword with both hands, holding it before him as he closed his eyes... "... men!" In that instant, he aimed a quick strike for the top of the head protector Jill was wearing. [dice=9][rand=17762811991841128238543690991544485964139804134016206534427772756]
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