Basic Sword Skills [Thursday, Period Three]

[furious-maximus.livejournal.com]

The class was set up almost identically to the way it had been the previous week. "Today," Max began without preamble, "we will be seeing how much you've learned. The exercise is simple: each of you will select a weapon and an area of terrain." His smile was slow and lazy. "And then you'll show me what you've learned."

"You're free to warm up before you make your decision, or to talk to your fellow students."

Max's grin grew slightly predatory. "Good luck."

Comments

Re: The exam

[furious-maximus.livejournal.com]

That was unexpected. Max hissed and laughed at the same time. "Not bad," he said tightly. It was distracting enough that he didn't do anything in response.

Re: The exam

[bitten_notshy]

"It's probably not fair play under the rules of a duel, but if I had any luck it would let me get in another blow, right?" Jack asked, as he tried to ease his arm away.

Re: The exam

[furious-maximus.livejournal.com]

Max let go of Jack's hand and stepped back. "A real fight doesn't have any rules. That was a good move. Not least because it was unexpected."

Re: The exam

[bitten_notshy]

"Thank you," Jack said, and lowered his sword to his side. "I enjoyed the class. Will you be teaching something like this next term?"

Re: The exam

[furious-maximus.livejournal.com]

"Something a bit more... general, actually." Max grinned a bit. "Though I imagine swords will get some use."

Re: The exam

[bitten_notshy]

"Now you have me curious what it will be," Jack remarked.

Re: The exam

[furious-maximus.livejournal.com]

"Infantry tactics," Max grinned. "People need to know what to do with their skills, after all."