All Keyblade wielders have to learn how to use their weapons. [that's not the real answer though.] ...when the Darkness started threatening to destroy different worlds, we needed to help stop it to protect them. And we couldn't do that without knowing how to fight back.
[this is a very, very light explanation to the clusterfuck that's kingdom hearts.]
They're used to help fight it, and to help keep the world order. Keyblade wielders have a pretty big responsibility and only a few people can actually use them.
[he says. as if there aren't at least a dozen of them running around now.]
I wouldn't mind learning anyway. [it's not even said just to be polite, he seems earnest about that.] Without my Keyblade, there's only so much I can do right now. So it wouldn't be so bad to train a little more.
[a few years ago he would have griped at the idea of training and said he knew what he was doing, but he's a little older now and a little wiser. without the physical manifestation of his strength, he needs to be a little more careful until they understand why they're here.]
Phil used to have us break barrels in the Coliseum to practice our speed and strength, but I don't think breaking things here is gonna help. What kind of drills have you done for your students before?
Of course. You are weaponless, are you not? Which means you must compensate for that weakness. I'm sure you already understand that a battlefield will not care if you're handicapped or not, so it's up to you to bridge the gap.
[the thing is that he's not wrong, and it's not like sora can even talk himself out of it? a battlefield won't care if he's weaponless. a battlefield won't care if he's powerless.
so isn't it better to carry on and keep trying to find a way?]
Okay. [he takes a moment to prepare himself, knowing chiron's prepared for him, but he immediately rushes with a surprising amount of speed and his hand in a fist flying straight for him.]
[Just look at him go... that's the type of speed that only comes from battles, Chiron notes, and his smile ticks up another notch as he jumps back to avoid the hit, more akin to gazelle than someone weighing as much as he does. Perhaps annoyingly, he has made no motion to retaliate -- it's Sora show for now, and he's just interested to see what the boy comes up with.]
[the dodge is anticipated but it doesn't stop sora from continuing. rather, he deflects when chiron dodges and he hits the ground, rolling in a somersault before jumping back up to his feet.]
I've been training for a while. [that's all he says though before he turns and zooms in from the other side. this time instead of something straight on though he jumps as high as he can (a fairly decent height, actually) to swing his hand down.]
[the worst is that he can't clear as much air as he normally would with all of his abilities, and also chiron's a horse, but it's still a fairly impressive height. that said it's also easy enough for chiron to grab his arm and throw him, but instead of crashing straight into the dirt sora maneuvers his body to plant his foot on the side of the nearest wall, pushing off to redirect his trajectory to propel forward and land on his feet.]
That the best you've got? [it's obviously a joke, but he looks excited to try again, bouncing on the balls of his feet a little.]
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Sora was marked as spam, it's because he talked too much mad game
Oh? I could have sworn this was for your benefit, not mine.
[The only time Chiron will shittalk is on the battlefield. Achievement unlocked.
Hm, though he has changed his stance suddenly. Before he just danced around, daring Sora to hit him. Now he brings both arms up in a defensive position, reminiscent of a boxer, expression still cheerful]
Think again! [this feels familiar. it's a fun kind of familiar, really, and when chiron's stance changes again he pauses for just a moment before he swoops back in for another strike, this time purposefully aiming to break through chiron's defense.]
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I don't have my Keyblade, but I can try. [it's harder without his weapon :c] What did you have in mind?
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Because he sure did just throw out the term "keyblade"]
Ah, before we begin... a keyblade? Is that a metaphor? Or is your blade of choice actually key-shaped?
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It's key-shaped. It's bigger than a sword though.
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[So this child is bludgeoning his enemies to death.]
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Some of them can be, but it depends on what form they're taking. But they also can be used to help with our magic and do other things, too.
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[how annoying.]
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Chiron doesn't cuss so I gotta do it for him: what the actual fuck]
Merlin... I see...
You have a great many mentors... is there a reason for your training?
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All Keyblade wielders have to learn how to use their weapons. [that's not the real answer though.] ...when the Darkness started threatening to destroy different worlds, we needed to help stop it to protect them. And we couldn't do that without knowing how to fight back.
[this is a very, very light explanation to the clusterfuck that's kingdom hearts.]
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... Yes, sounds about right.]
That implies there's something special about these keyblades, then. They can destroy Darkness?
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[he says. as if there aren't at least a dozen of them running around now.]
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There might not be anything for me to teach you.
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[a few years ago he would have griped at the idea of training and said he knew what he was doing, but he's a little older now and a little wiser. without the physical manifestation of his strength, he needs to be a little more careful until they understand why they're here.]
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Alright then.
Where would you like to start?
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Phil used to have us break barrels in the Coliseum to practice our speed and strength, but I don't think breaking things here is gonna help. What kind of drills have you done for your students before?
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Well that seems unnecessarily wasteful.]
Many things... but I think it might just be easiest to test your strength for myself.
Come at me as if I were an opponent, please.
[This is very appropriate for a second conversation. Really.]
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Like...with just my hands?
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[Me sighing in exhaustion... ]
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so isn't it better to carry on and keep trying to find a way?]
Okay. [he takes a moment to prepare himself, knowing chiron's prepared for him, but he immediately rushes with a surprising amount of speed and his hand in a fist flying straight for him.]
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My my... you have fought, haven't you?
[Just look at him go... that's the type of speed that only comes from battles, Chiron notes, and his smile ticks up another notch as he jumps back to avoid the hit, more akin to gazelle than someone weighing as much as he does. Perhaps annoyingly, he has made no motion to retaliate -- it's Sora show for now, and he's just interested to see what the boy comes up with.]
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I've been training for a while. [that's all he says though before he turns and zooms in from the other side. this time instead of something straight on though he jumps as high as he can (a fairly decent height, actually) to swing his hand down.]
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Which is why Chiron tries to grab Sora by the wrist of the hand swinging down and toss him away like a ragdoll]
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That the best you've got? [it's obviously a joke, but he looks excited to try again, bouncing on the balls of his feet a little.]
Sora was marked as spam, it's because he talked too much mad game
[The only time Chiron will shittalk is on the battlefield. Achievement unlocked.
Hm, though he has changed his stance suddenly. Before he just danced around, daring Sora to hit him. Now he brings both arms up in a defensive position, reminiscent of a boxer, expression still cheerful]
Come, I will remain in place this time.
he deserves to be in the trash tbh