Escape Artistry: Week 3, Period 3 (Thurs. 07/24)

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

The Danger Shop was set up like the Salle. The main difference was the giant Satedan in the center of the room, going through a complicated practice routine with a bokutō blade. When they arrived, he stopped and approached the group with a feral smile, spinning the wooden sword in his hand as he spoke.

"Today we're sword fighting. If it's your first fight, there's a handout for you. First thing to know about sword fighting: keep your eyes straight ahead. Focus on the enemy. Never ever look away from your enemy. It shows weakness. Are you weak?" He stared down a couple students in particular as he paced the floor in front of them all. "Second thing: You’ve gotta anticipate the enemy's next move. Always be ready. I'll give you a minute to look at the papers." Ronon stepped away, preparing to instruct them on how this was going to go down.

Comments

Sign In [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

With your weapon of choice.

Re: Sign In [WS3]

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

Peter Petrelli

Re: Sign In [WS3]

[multi-madrox.livejournal.com]

Jamie Madrox

*signs in with his wit*
*possibly the weakest weapon of all*

Re: Sign In [WS3]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen Haras-Uquara

Lecture [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

React to the assignment. Talk. See if Ronon throws a knife at you.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen watched and listened intently. And might have been shooting glances at Rodney to make sure he didn't back out of talking to Ronon.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Well, this could actually be fun. Michael was looking forward to it.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[thankgoditsme.livejournal.com]

Friday's attention wandered as he started to think about how sword fighting fit into escaping, if he'd be any good at it, if it was as easy as it looked on TV and whether he'd look good in a musketeer uniform.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Eh, sword fight. Cool.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara was excited about this assignment. Here was someone who could help her work on refining her skills using a method that no one from home had (very probably) ever seen before.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[wannabe-pan.livejournal.com]

Andrew was now completely convinced he shouldn't have signed up for this class. "So much for lock picking," he mumbled, reading and re-reading the handout.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[solo_sword]

Okay yes, Jaina was taking this as practice. With that sort of sword she didn't even think it would be much different than her lightsaber.

Re: Lecture [WS3]

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

Sokka paid attention and maintained eye contact with Ronan at all times.

He read over the handout thoroughly, once Ronan had stepped farther away.

Swords were awesome.

Fight a Partner [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

Grab a bokutō/wooden practice blade and find a partner to practice with or work out on your own. Note: This is the thread for anyone who doesn't want to go up against the teacher.

Re: Fight a Partner [WS3]

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Michael weighed the sword in his hand and looked around for a partner.

Fight Ronon [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

Grab a bokutō/wooden practice blade and face Ronon. He's not going to go easy on anyone.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[multi-madrox.livejournal.com]

It'd been a while since he had sparred with a sword, but Jamie picked up the practice sword and went through a couple practiced parries, thrusts and ripostes before taking a stance.

"Pointy end goes toward you, right?" He joked.

Hopefully he remembered all of Inigo's lessons.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen knew she wasn't anywhere near skilled enough to go up against Ronon, but she also didn't want him to think she was afraid to do so.

She also had never been particularly good at backing down from a challenge.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[ihaveniceteeth.livejournal.com]

Gwen wasn't exactly going to let a chance to try and beat up Ronon pass her by.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[thankgoditsme.livejournal.com]

Friday picked up one of the practice blades and, clearly not knowing how to hold it properly, waited for his turn against the teacher.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny picked up a practice blade and stepped up, prepared to take his teacher down. Or you know, try.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara selected a practice blade with care and waited patiently for her turn, taking the opportunity to center herself and become as aware of her surroundings as she could.

When her time came, she didn't say anything, but raised her sword and nodded politely to Ronon. False bravado on her part would do nothing but give him an advantage.

Re: Fight Ronon [WS3]

[wannabe-pan.livejournal.com]

Andrew had been working on his confidence. Judging by how he was feeling at the moment, staring at the practice blade in his hand and asking himself over and over why he had thought this was a good idea, he had a lot of work left to do.

Talk to Ronon [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

He's listening and watching. Don't be weak, people.

Re: Talk to Ronon [WS3]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Helen had stepped up to talk with Ronon and was giving Rodney the evil eye to make sure he joined her.

OOC [WS3]

[satedan-soldier.livejournal.com]

I will be AFK at times, but ping into either of Ronon's threads and I'll be with you ASAP! Here's a link (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomhigh_ooc/237326.html) to can_be_more's how to of RP fighting for anyone who is interested.

Also, North Shore, how I love you for your shirtless icons.