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[First off, I'm charging Ty for war crimes bc of that meme.
But more to the point, Archer (as he insists he be called by everyone) is actually on the hunt for one spiky-haired youth, whom he's taken a keen interest in the moment he talked about some Phil dude.
Who knows why. He hasn't explained anything yet. But he is smiling brightly upon finding Sora somewhere in town, offering him a nod and trotting up to him]
Ah, there you are. I don't suppose you are busy at the moment?
But more to the point, Archer (as he insists he be called by everyone) is actually on the hunt for one spiky-haired youth, whom he's taken a keen interest in the moment he talked about some Phil dude.
Who knows why. He hasn't explained anything yet. But he is smiling brightly upon finding Sora somewhere in town, offering him a nod and trotting up to him]
Ah, there you are. I don't suppose you are busy at the moment?
[mean. regardless, sora's out and about wandering when he hears archer's hooves on the pavement and he returns the grin as he's approached.]
Hey! I was just looking through town again. What's up?
Hey! I was just looking through town again. What's up?
I was hoping I could have that demonstration of your physical abilities.
[He is STILL going on about that, apparently, but looks to Sora eagerly because. Please. Show him.]
[He is STILL going on about that, apparently, but looks to Sora eagerly because. Please. Show him.]
[oh, is it time for that already? sora doesn't seem to object, though a part of him looks a little disappointed for a reason.]
I don't have my Keyblade, but I can try. [it's harder without his weapon :c] What did you have in mind?
I don't have my Keyblade, but I can try. [it's harder without his weapon :c] What did you have in mind?
[... I hope Sora is ready for Questions.
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?
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?
[he is very well aware that would raise questions, so he takes them in stride.]
It's key-shaped. It's bigger than a sword though.
It's key-shaped. It's bigger than a sword though.
... I wouldn't think a blade of that nature to be very sharp.
[So this child is bludgeoning his enemies to death.]
[So this child is bludgeoning his enemies to death.]
[he's not wrong.]
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.
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.
Ah, so you're also a magic-user? You have many talents to your name.
Yeah. Merlin taught us and we've been training on our own to get stronger, too. But none of that even works here.
[how annoying.]
[how annoying.]
[--
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?
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?
[me, cackling into the abyss.]
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.]
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.]
[So all Chiron is getting from this is children are being sent to combat the destruction of the universe.
... Yes, sounds about right.]
That implies there's something special about these keyblades, then. They can destroy Darkness?
... Yes, sounds about right.]
That implies there's something special about these keyblades, then. They can destroy Darkness?
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.]
[he says. as if there aren't at least a dozen of them running around now.]
Mmm, well. Given such an impressive resume, I fear you'll have no trouble besting me in a spar.
There might not be anything for me to teach you.
There might not be anything for me to teach you.
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.]
[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.]
[... Hm]
Alright then.
Where would you like to start?
Alright then.
Where would you like to start?
[time to think.]
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?
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?
[Breaking... barrels...
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.]
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.]
[.....hm. chiron?]
Like...with just my hands?
Like...with just my hands?
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.
[Me sighing in exhaustion... ]
[Me sighing in exhaustion... ]
[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.]
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.]
[Oh ho]
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.]
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.]
[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.]
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.]
[In the air, is it? That's a very advanced move -- much harder to dodge or deflect when you're airborne.
Which is why Chiron tries to grab Sora by the wrist of the hand swinging down and toss him away like a ragdoll]
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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