nineteen

[esoteric_rose]

[video]

[Grell is outside, and she looks more serious than usual. Those who know her well might note how she's dressed down with her hair tied back.]

I know some of you are fighters. And I've shamefully let myself go in terms of keeping myself in top condition. I ask, therefore, that anyone who would like a spar come see me, at this place close to Beaumont.

No weapons, as we shouldn't be killing anyone today. Just hand to hand combat. And don't expect me to hold back, nor should you restrain yourself. Too much tension gives your face lines. [Just teasing on that point, but she means what she said about not holding back.]

[action]

[She's been bored, is the reason she asked for this. Gossip only went so far, and the tension built and built and she knew if she didn't find a way to get it out, someone would die. Oh, how she wants someone to die by her hand, how she wants to hear the screams, see the blood and pain, create thaat work of art. But she's been behaving, as annoying as that is, and so far her reputation's been secure.

Thus, the request. If she can't kill someone, at least she can do her best to fight them, and hopefully some of that bloodlust would be siphoned off. Who would show up? She had no clue.]

Comments

[fionna_time]

Awesome!


Why's that?

[esoteric_rose]

I was trained to fight to win, unless someone wants a formal duel. Therefore, you could say I fight dirty at times.

[fionna_time]

So you'e saying I have to be ready to fight you in any kind of circumstance.

Pretty tough!

[esoteric_rose]

Exactly-your enemies won't go easy, so why should I?

[fionna_time]

Yeah, true dude!

Now I'm all psyched! When are you doing this?

[esoteric_rose]

The hand to hand or the armed combat?

[fionna_time]

The hand to hand!

[esoteric_rose]

Today!

[fionna_time]

Ok!

[Rushes over in about five minutes, out of breath but grinning].

Yo!

[esoteric_rose]

Good to see you! You got here fast.

[fionna_time]

When it comes to junk like this I'm always ready!
[gets into stance]

Don't hold back, ok?

[esoteric_rose]

As you wish.

[So Grell will rush in, aiming a punch at Fionna's stomach.]

[fionna_time]

[WHOA! She was fast! Fionna side stepped, though just barely, and aimed a fist to the face]!

[esoteric_rose]

[Grell ducked, Fionna's punch just grazing the top of her head, and brought her arms up to protect her core before kicking out at Fionna's legs.]

[fionna_time]

Hup! [Fionna may have missed her mark, but jumped out of the way just in time, aiming for a to the head].

[esoteric_rose]

[The blow connects, and Grell scowls before aiming a roundhouse kick to the stomach.]

[fionna_time]

Ugh.
[That one get's Fionna too, but thankfully she was used to those kind of hits. She reared back, kipped up and was coming swinging at Grell again, face first].

[esoteric_rose]

[Instead of ducking, she bent backward, so that the blow went above her face, calculating how far she could go without losing her balance, then sprung back up, stepping to the side so she could kick out at Fionna's back.]

[fionna_time]

[Oops. Looks like Fionna definitely underestimated Grell here, and got a nice kick in the back, causing her to stumble. She gritted her teeth, got up from eating dirt and came at Grell again].

[esoteric_rose]

[It made her laugh, this competition. Even with taking a few hits, it was still fun, friendly competition. Yes, this was exactly what she needed.]

Seems you underrated yourself earlier.

[fionna_time]

[Fionna still looked primed for more despite mussed hair, dirt on her cheeks and some grass stains.]

I'm better with a sword, but I'm still prety good!

[esoteric_rose]

That you are. [She pushed some stray strands of hair back.] You have to be pretty good to hit me.

[fionna_time]

For reals? [adjusted some of the hair in her face]. How strong are you, where you're from?

[esoteric_rose]

There's only one man who's been able to defeat me, really.

[fionna_time]

Really?!

[Looks shocked].

I'm the only one that's a real human in my world...but I fight and protect peeps all the time! I got beat up lots though, so maybe that's why i'm good at bouncing back?