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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 6, 2011 19:24:41 GMT -5
"My legitimacy to the throne is unquestionable," she replied, thinking to herself that she would not mourn the loss of her queenhood, though, as it would free her to go the places she'd wanted to visit as a child, and experience everything she had heard about through her Uncle Vasuki. Since claiming the throne she had not been able to leave the country and before that she's only left it once, and had seen close to nothing. "And the gods are not my concern. Let those who are small-minded and foolish argue over opinions that cannot be changed. You have earned my respect as a warrior, and you are welcome in my castle.. At lest for the night."
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 6, 2011 19:30:42 GMT -5
Brea gave her a curt nod, making her one of the few to earn his respect "Again, Elysia, I thank you for your generosity" he sheathed his katanas before moving aside to let her lead the way "You fight well" Brea stated, making conversation "Had you practise and polish your style a bit more I'd dare say I thought you were taught by a member of the Itan-Sha!" In his books, that was a major compliment "I would like to inform you of a few tricks I have learnt over time that would give you the upper hand in a fight"
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 6, 2011 19:49:55 GMT -5
"And I would be honored to learn those techniques." She nodded, walking with him, acknowledging his superior swordsmanship and recognizing the opportunity he presented to improve her own skills.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 7, 2011 3:18:01 GMT -5
Brea nodded, the sense of respect it seems was neutral. "Well your speed could be a much greater asset if you could utilise it with a more aggressive style" Brea being Brea he was talking with his hands, he rarely talked let alone to another person, so he sometimes had a tendency to babble as well as make many hand movements in sync with his talking "Same for your magic, lightning is a very powerful tool but you were using it in an aggressive manner, I think if used effectively with your defensive style, you could become a formidable opponent"
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 10, 2011 15:48:10 GMT -5
She nodded once more, accepting this advice and examining him from the corner of her eye as they walked. He seemed much more mature than one would expect from one as seemingly young as him- he couldn't be much older than herself.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 10, 2011 17:17:32 GMT -5
Brea simply looked around the whole place as they continued their journey, katanas were a rarely available commodoty in Allorum, at least in the quality of his own. Being master swordsmen the Itan-Sha crafted fine weapons which lasted them long after their own lifetime, Brea's own blood red katana had been around long before his father had recieved it. Looking across as Elysia and smiled "Thank you again for your hospitality!" He said cheerily
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 10, 2011 17:47:09 GMT -5
She acknowledged his thanks coolly, "You are welcome." They had already arrived at the castle and a servant came out to welcome them, only stuttering slightly at the sight of their guest. "W-welcome home, Your Highness. The evening meal has been prepared." She replied, "Serve it in the second dining hall, and have a room prepared for our guest. He will be staying the night." "Yes, Your Highness.." He gave one more look at Brea before retreating to follow her orders.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 10, 2011 17:53:01 GMT -5
Brea watched as the servant stumbled away and simply shrugged before following Elysia inside "From the sounds of things you don't get very many guests?" He stated as he let his gaze wander around the large room they had entered, he couldn't help but be impressed. In the years he had entered hundreds of castles and helped feudal lords, even before Allorum was united after Duo's defeat. But still, the very essence of a national castle amazed him.
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 10, 2011 18:11:36 GMT -5
The castle was elegant, to say the least. Spacious and well made, tapestries hung on the walls depicting Tuonian history, as well as one of the royal family. There were a few large, conspicous tears in that particular tapestry, but Elysia obviously wasn't giving Brea the grand tour to explain the history and sentiment behind each furnishing. "Would you care to join me for an evening meal, or do you prefer to dine alone?" she asked, assuming he hadn't eaten yet.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 10, 2011 18:23:53 GMT -5
"I think a civilised meal with someone else would be great!" Brea said with a smile as he looked at the tapestry depicting the royal family and felt a pang of regret over his earlier battle tactics "Your uncle" he said carefully placing his words "I heard what happened and, well, pardon me but I don't believe in condolences... But he clearly taught you well" He knew of the disagreement between Celtik and his brother.
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 10, 2011 18:29:11 GMT -5
She was silent a moment before she responded. "Vasuki was a great man, and a great fighter, and he taught me much, though what I did not have the chance to learn from him could fill three libraries." She began walking down a hallway towards the dining hall.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 11, 2011 15:01:13 GMT -5
"I know much on sword fighting, one man's fighting style could take up a fair few libraries yes..." He tapped the side of his head "I have read more books on different styles than you could possibly have seen in your life, no matter what comes my way I will have a counter for it, I remember one time I was on a different planet known as Earth" he gave a small smile "I entered a contest in a period known by them as the 'Renaissance' it was a time where sword fighting was becoming more of a swift artform, I encountered a man using a slender rapier who was intent on showcasing his skill and talent with a blade, he expected me to be the same but my skill and talent was different to his! He thrust his blade towards me, already flicking his wrist preparing for my parry but it never came, I simply side stepped and he brought his blade up and exposed his whole midriff to me..." Brea shook his head solemnly "I saw it coming"
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Post by Elysia Donnerlupo on Jan 11, 2011 15:45:25 GMT -5
His last statement piqued Elysia's interest, although she did her best not to let it show. "You've been to Earth?" she asked in an offhand manner, hoping he would elaborate.
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Post by Brea Cao-Wei on Jan 11, 2011 16:52:55 GMT -5
Brea nodded "I've only been a few times but it was very much worth the travelling and the amount of work to try and blend in!" He noted a time when he had visited a much more hostile part of Earth, he was instantly questioned on his sudden appearance, eventually Brea had decided he would have to make his escape, killing a number of enemy fighters on his way out. It was a memory he was trying horribly to forget "You seem intrigued by the subject?"
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