Third Duel

[misplacedxsheath]

*Margulis is standing outside in a wide clearing, a saber held in his telekinetic grip. He swings the sword through a series of complicated patterns, designed more to hone control of one's weapon than to deal harm to an imaginary opponent, and then sheathes the weapon before looking at the scroll.*

I seem to have finally gotten enough practice with telekinetic control to wield my blade effectively. With that in mind, I think it's time I got some more practical experience using a weapon in this manner. And given the existence of a dojo, I doubt I'm the only one here with an interest in the art of combat.

If anyone's interested in sparring, come to the gap between the town and the forest. But be forewarned; my physical abilities far exceed those of an ordinary person of my build and I have access to several abilities comparable to combat magic, some of which I have yet to find anything similar to in my studies of the native magic. That said, even if you do find yourself outclassed, I'll do my best not to bring you any actual harm.

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[misplacedxsheath]

And you'll find that I'm stronger than most as well. Don't let the scars fool you, very few actually succeed in drawing my blood.

*Given how many scars are scattered over his legs and what's visible of his torso under his longcoat, not to mention the one across his face, he must have fought those 'very few' frequently.*

[forwhomthebelltolls]

Ho, goot. Iz goink to be better dot vay.

[She arrives at the clearing a brief moment later. Given that she's got a double-headed battleaxe perched very carefully across her back, it's reasonable enough to guess that's her weapon of choice.]

[misplacedxsheath]

*He's waiting with his sword hung over one shoulder, stiff and ears tilted forward. But the impression he's giving isn't nervous, he's very blatantly eager for the fight.*

Hah, I can already see you don't favor subtlety in combat.

[forwhomthebelltolls]

Ve izn't made for subtlety. Ve iz made to fight.

[And to be mildly terrifying, but that comes with the whole created-by-mad-science thing.]