puppy_fair: (Sheepish)
puppy_fair ([personal profile] puppy_fair) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2009-09-15 10:23 am

Behind the Dorms, Tuesday Afternoon

"Alright!" When the Reserves crew assembled today, they'd be greeted by Zack, holding up... Half a sword! The last two feet of the length of his blade were nowhere to be seen, and what survived was the hilt, and a length of metal that had definitely seen better days. "Broken weapons! They happen! I know some of you think your blades are all but invincible, but considering the sorts of things we see around here every day, I think it'd be safe to assume that someday, something will invade that stands a chance at disarming even you."

Like, say, Klingons.

Zack tossed what was left of his sword onto the ground at his feet, and then crossed his arms over his chest.

"A broken weapon means that you're going to have two problems. First, the very immediate issue of an enemy that quite possibly has now gained a serious upper hand against you. And second, the eventual repair or replacement of your weapon." He perked a little, giving his hands a clap together. "So! What we're going to do today is discuss both. Can you hold your own in a fight with something big and mean if you've been disarmed? Is your weapon still capable of doing some damage with what might be left? My sword isn't any good for attacking anymore, but at least I can use it to block incoming attacks with what's still there. And then talk about the repair or replacement. Is there someone on the island who can fix your weapon in particular? Can you find another one if it's beyond repair, or is it one of a kind?"

"Some of you may remember the meeting we held on searching your environment for an appropriate weapon," Arthur cut in, "In a pinch, remember to look around you, and to make use of what you've got. In fact, you're best off making sure you've got the measure of the area before you even start - lest you lose a flail and don't know to find the blunt instrument you might need to take out your enemy." NOT THAT HE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT. "Look around the grounds -- do you see anything you could use to your advantage if disarmed? And, on a related note - how great are your skills of avoidance -- although we'll go into that next week."

[OCD is up and the Reserves are open to all!]
intraspective: (side glance)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
"Precisely," Ino said, with a sideways glance. "Along with sabotage and infiltration."

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Really," Azula murmured. She turned one last glance to Ino before returning her attention to the trees.

"What weapons do you prefer?"
intraspective: (intent stare of brooding)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Kunai," she said, studying Azula. "Shuriken. Wire. Explosives."

Ino shrugged a bit.

"I'm not bad at hand-to-hand, either."

And that left out the mind powers.

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Useful. She might need to see her in action one of these days. Azula only nodded, giving nothing away. "Poison?"
intraspective: (stars and head turned)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Some," she said, "be damn stupid to ignore something as useful as that."

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, it would be." She glanced at her again, "You also know Triela?"
intraspective: (smile politely)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"Mmm, yeah." Ino tugged at her hair and wished she had the power to draw more cookies over to her. "We're friends, I guess."

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Azula supposed it was only natural. Like called to like. "That's good."
intraspective: (are you REALLY sure?)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Any particular reason it's good?" Ino asked, quirking an eyebrow at her.

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
Azula shrugged. "Not really. I was making conversation. It seemed like the thing to say."

Azula and normal small talk should never mix.
intraspective: (talking w/ friend)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
Oddly, that bit of honesty had Ino liking her a tiny bit more.

Funny that.

"If you're going to try for regular conversation," Ino commented, "you're going to have to learn to at the very least, fake interest."

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"How kind of you to give advice," Azula said ever so sweetly.

Nice Azula, you were trying to be nice.
intraspective: (kunoichi)

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[personal profile] intraspective 2009-09-16 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Ino's eyes were darkly amused.

"You're a warrior," Ino pointed out. "I'm the spy. I'm not telling you how to do your job out in the field, so kindly respect that I might know what I'm talking 'bout when it comes to the fine art of conversation."

Re: Discuss! During battle!

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-16 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
She had a point and Azula acknowledged this with a bow of her head. Yes, she was arrogant and haughty and thought 90% of the population were beneath her but she wouldn't be where she was if she didn't acknowledge instruction where needed.

"I concede your point."