Power of the Power Ballad! Or something... idek... [Video]

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

*she was thinking of asking this anyway at some point, and the power ballad that suddenly took hold gave her that push to do it-*

Hey, hey!

There's lots of people here that know magic, right? I don't suppose any of you have teachable magic?

And while I'm at it, I could use some help with my kendo. I don't think I've been improving just swinging around my sword by myself, and my instructor isn't here, soo... anybody?

Please?

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[vower.livejournal.com]

*scrutinizing the katana from her end, she nods in appreciation, but then shakes her head.*

I doubt I'll be of much help since I use a broadsword. . . . Sorry.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Ah... yeah, probably. The broadsword is a lot heavier, isn't it?

[vower.livejournal.com]

It is. You'd be slower as a result, though each swing would be stronger. But that doesn't seem to be what you're looking for.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Right, and it'd take awhile to level up my strength to use something like that properly, too.

[vower.livejournal.com]

*that's . . . an interesting way to phrase it, she finds herself thinking.*

What do you focus on for the katana?

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Speed and countering, mostly.

[vower.livejournal.com]

If no one else offers, you could try asking around about countering techniques. Maybe . . .

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Maybe...?

[vower.livejournal.com]

Maybe you can incorporate what they tell you into your kendo.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah, that's a good idea!

A-ah, sorry, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kazumi Hagino. Nice to meet you, um...?

[vower.livejournal.com]

I'm Veigue -- Veigue Lungberg. It's good to meet you . . . Kazumi.

*she enunciates the name slowly. The syllables are sharp, much sharper than what she's used to.*

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Veh-goo? *she may or may not be pronouncing it right, I don't know XD;; *

[vower.livejournal.com]

*a-aw.*

You're close. It's . . . *she pauses to come up with a comparison.* It's like how you'd pronounce the word "vague."

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Ah, sorry...

Vay-geh? *it takes a bit of effort*

[vower.livejournal.com]

*she nods. Good enough.*

It's fine. I wasn't exactly the best with your name, either . . .

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Well, as long as we know it's our name being said, right?

[vower.livejournal.com]

Right.

*a pause.*

If you ever need help with swordplay, I can try something.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

"Something"?

[vower.livejournal.com]

I can spar with you, or whatever works. Since we have different styles, it might improve both our skills to practice together.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah, that's a good idea!

We could give that a try right now!

*... normally she'd say that they should wait until she's leveled up her katana skill more, but that power ballad is affecting her judgment a bit*

[vower.livejournal.com]

*this seems like jumping the gun a bit. Not that Veigue thinks herself superior in skill, but . . . *

Are you sure?

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Yeah! Why not?

*she doesn't stand a chance against Veigue...*

[vower.livejournal.com]

*something about this feels pitiful, but she doesn't have any reason to deny Kazumi.*

. . . all right. Where do you want to meet?

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

How about by the lake?

[vower.livejournal.com]

The lake, then. I guess I'll be seeing you there.