Fencing Club - Salle, After Classes

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

Edmund arrived earlier than necessary to make sure the practice swords were out and the area was clear for use. He waited for everyone to arrive and noted silently that this definitely wasn't the kind of club roster he'd been expecting. Still, they wanted to learn, so he would do his best.

"Welcome to Fencing Club. I believe I know most of you now. My name is Edmund Pevensie. The school has seen fit to have Professor Algren supervise us. There are a few ground rules as we'll be dealing with objects that can kill you if you use them improperly. Treat every weapon seriously, even if it's a wooden practice sword, and treat your opponent with respect.

This week will be informal. Please go around the room and introduce yourself and tell everyone what, if any, experience with fencing or swordwork you have. It's okay if you don't have any. We'll work on that."

Comments

Re: Introductions

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"You'll have plenty of sparring partners now," he said. "What's the weight like on a lightsaber? I've never held one. It looks, forgive the pun, light."

Re: Introductions

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"The hilt is pretty heavy, but you don't really feel the blade at all," Zayne said. "That's why you really need training before trying to do too much with one. It's pretty easy to slice your own arm off if you're not used to it."

Re: Introductions

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

Edmund nodded. "We can probably modify a training sword or two so it's balanced more like a lightsaber."

Re: Introductions

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"Really?" Zayne asked. "That would be great. You can check out my lightsaber if that would help."

Re: Introductions

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

The words 'ooh shiny' did not go through Edmund's mind. The sentiment, however, did. "That would give me a good idea of how to weight the training sword. Towards the end of today? Then I can have the weighted practice swords ready for you next week."

Re: Introductions

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"That works for me," Zayne said. "Just, you know, don't try anything too fancy with it. Because of the limb thing."

Re: Introductions

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"I like my limbs intact," he replied. "I promise I'll only be handling it to get a feel for the weight." It went unsaid, but using another man's personal weapon (not dirty, good grief) unless absolutely necessary seemed rude.

Re: Introductions

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"Great. I'll bring it over when club's wrapping up," Zayne promised.