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milliways_bar2010-03-25 07:38 pm
oneman_onevote) wrote in milliways_bar2010-03-25 07:38 pm
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The sky over Milliways outside has elected to break into one of those energetic downpours that the optimistic call a 'spring shower.' Sparring in adversity is one thing, but a sword fight becomes a tricky thing when you are rapidly beoming soaked to the skin.
Therefore Puck and Havelock have called a finish for today and open the door from the bar, each carrying a sword, and shaking off water.
Havelock peels off his coat, revealing a marginally drier shirt. "That went well, I thought," he says breezily, heading for the bar.
"Oh, I quite agree," Puck replies, who himself appears remarkably unconcerned by the fact that he is dripping all over the floor. "I am amazed, but it does seem your tutelage begins to stick."
(This might be putting it slightly optimistically, but at least Puck remembered to actually attempt to formulate his own sequence of attacks rather than just mimicking Havelock's.)
"It would seem so," the assassin agrees gravely, navigating around a table full of patrons. "Soon your technique will match your speed, and then I'm afraid I'll be no challenge at all."
Puck bats his eyelashes. "You flatter me," he says cheerfully. "Bar darling, could you see your way to a bit of cocoa?"
A few moments later sees the pair drying by the fire, Puck having been coaxed into a fresh shirt and breeches and Havelock with a towel, idly rubbing at his hair. The swords - both cleaned and dried before Havelock started on himself - are still in evidence.
[OOC: A combo post for all your threading needs! Merc and I are both here, taggable, and good for slowtimes!
EDIT: And now I am abed! Threads continue tomorrow? <3!]
Therefore Puck and Havelock have called a finish for today and open the door from the bar, each carrying a sword, and shaking off water.
Havelock peels off his coat, revealing a marginally drier shirt. "That went well, I thought," he says breezily, heading for the bar.
"Oh, I quite agree," Puck replies, who himself appears remarkably unconcerned by the fact that he is dripping all over the floor. "I am amazed, but it does seem your tutelage begins to stick."
(This might be putting it slightly optimistically, but at least Puck remembered to actually attempt to formulate his own sequence of attacks rather than just mimicking Havelock's.)
"It would seem so," the assassin agrees gravely, navigating around a table full of patrons. "Soon your technique will match your speed, and then I'm afraid I'll be no challenge at all."
Puck bats his eyelashes. "You flatter me," he says cheerfully. "Bar darling, could you see your way to a bit of cocoa?"
A few moments later sees the pair drying by the fire, Puck having been coaxed into a fresh shirt and breeches and Havelock with a towel, idly rubbing at his hair. The swords - both cleaned and dried before Havelock started on himself - are still in evidence.
[OOC: A combo post for all your threading needs! Merc and I are both here, taggable, and good for slowtimes!
EDIT: And now I am abed! Threads continue tomorrow? <3!]
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He won't forget it, either. But that's not a bad thing.
"I'm afraid I cannot stay much later tonight, but I shall come back as soon as my duties allow me. We've put down something of an uprising today, and unless things get out of hand again, I should have time."
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"Very well," he replies. "I do hope matters stay in hand for you."
Somehow he doesn't think that Tom will have too much trouble, either way.
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There have been no successful assassination attempts against either Tom or Door for a few years, so they're doing something right!
(Or Hunter, at least, is being an incredibly effective bodyguard.)
If the matter were one of life or death, he'd stay, but since it does not appear to be, he feels justified in returning home. He mustn't be gone too very long, just in case.
"I'll keep you in close communication. I've been in your place, and I know- well. I know how it is."
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That's something.
"Good," he says. "In that case, I will speak with you again soon."