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towerofanimus2014-01-09 12:28 am
god_damned) wrote in towerofanimus2014-01-09 12:28 am
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Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
Characters: Kirei Kotomine and Claudia Hortensia
Setting: Floor thirty-nine.
Format: Brackets.
Summary: Remember the basics of CQC.
Warnings: Descriptions of illness/scarring re: Claudia. Kirei being... Ki...rei...
[ Slowly, he is realizing the differences between the woman he knew, and the one here in the Tower who shares her history.
Claudia is not quite as sickly as he remembers. He can't be certain what the factor is in that. Perhaps she is granted some support by the magic of her Command Spells, and the bond to her Servant. Or, perhaps it's something more obvious: that Kirei's influence preyed on her more than he really realized. Either way, she is healthier here. The difference did not really strike him until he saw her at the pool. He had never known her to be well enough to swim, and as such, she may be well enough to learn something more. Given the threats of the Tower, it is wise that she studies how to defend herself -- although, her Servant is here now.
However, Assassin cannot be relied upon completely; they saw that when her powers were taken just a few weeks ago.
This floor seems to be suitable enough. The equipment appears to be neglected, although that is not of concern to Kirei; he and Claudia will not be using any of it.
He waits for her, idly stretching his legs and arms. ]
Setting: Floor thirty-nine.
Format: Brackets.
Summary: Remember the basics of CQC.
Warnings: Descriptions of illness/scarring re: Claudia. Kirei being... Ki...rei...
[ Slowly, he is realizing the differences between the woman he knew, and the one here in the Tower who shares her history.
Claudia is not quite as sickly as he remembers. He can't be certain what the factor is in that. Perhaps she is granted some support by the magic of her Command Spells, and the bond to her Servant. Or, perhaps it's something more obvious: that Kirei's influence preyed on her more than he really realized. Either way, she is healthier here. The difference did not really strike him until he saw her at the pool. He had never known her to be well enough to swim, and as such, she may be well enough to learn something more. Given the threats of the Tower, it is wise that she studies how to defend herself -- although, her Servant is here now.
However, Assassin cannot be relied upon completely; they saw that when her powers were taken just a few weeks ago.
This floor seems to be suitable enough. The equipment appears to be neglected, although that is not of concern to Kirei; he and Claudia will not be using any of it.
He waits for her, idly stretching his legs and arms. ]
no subject
[It's a tiny breath of a noise, as his palm presses against her. For just a moment, she thinks about how much greater his strength and ability is than hers, and for just a moment, she feels nervous.]
[She doesn't say anything about it, of course. Even her expression doesn't give her away entirely now. It dims, but it's more or less unreadable, as though she were simply sobering as she absorbs the information given to her.]
Right; I get that.
no subject
Once you know where to use pressure, it is simple. [ In demonstration, he tugs her wrist forward, pushes lightly on her inner elbow, and on her shoulder. Key points of balance. As he explains himself, he doesn't knock her down, but he shows her how easily even slight pressure can cause a stumble. Pulling on your opponent's arm shifts their momentum, then pressure on the joint of the elbow drags their center downward. Then, twisting the wrist up to shoulder, and pushing back -- they will have no bearing, and they will fall. ] You do not need strength or speed, you only need to know to apply yourself.
[ He lets her go, and holds his arm forward in invitation. ]
I won't resist.