caughtinanetwork | [Audio] ♉ Summoner: Do you sensei connection between us?

[Oh, what the hell. He'll respond in audio because he doesn't feel like typing today.]

Oh man, just listen to all that innuendo. You're on a roll today, you naughty troll. I can't let this slip- you know that, right?

So yeah, if you need a speedy lightweight dude to give you and your sword a hand, I'm your guy.

[Innuendo is more fun in voice anyway, you can put more passion in it~]

On a roll, naw babe, I glide, you know it, but right now I'm looking to fly, think you'll do it for me?

Of course, dude. I think the real question we need to be asking here is can you handle me? Last thing I wanna do is cause permanent damage.

I did say I uh, am used to more heavy duty, didn't I? I think I can get by. I haven't see anything your way that'll leave me too battered. [A laugh, shaking his head a little.] But believe me, I'm always pretty okay with surprises, heh.

There's a difference between heavy duty damage and slick motherfucker damage. Just sayin', I won't go easy on you. There'll be heat and I'll be bringing it, so if you're cool with that, I'll be right on over.

Slick mothefu- ah, can we keep the motherfucks out, you're too pleasant a guy to remind me of someone with a word like that.

Mmm, heat, ah but I uh, tend to already be a bit fired up, why not try for cool and I'll make sure to be ready for chills.

Man, you know I'm already cooler than cool. If I get any cooler than this, I might just launch Vatheon into a goddamn ice age. Is that really somethin' you wanna have on your conscience?

And ice age? Think we'd float to the surface?

Kinda hard to do when there's an island up there, ain't it?

Anyway, where do you wanna meet up? If shit's gonna go down, I'm guessin' we need some space with no innocent bystanders who might stumble upon this little scene.

Oh yeah, I guess so hey?

Ah, yeah, think something more private'll be better, I'd like a one on one with you.

Topside?

I'm likin' the sound of topside right now. Your body's gonna have to be ready to suffer a major smackdown, so lemme know if you need a few more moments to get yourself warmed up. If not, I'll meet you up there right now.

I'll need a little, and then maybe a little tender loving care once I'm aching. See you soon. [There's a smirk in his voice. They're still talking about sword fighting but- ya know, talking to Bro like that, weird flirting, innuendos, yeah, it... makes him feel younger again. Kinda nice.]

You'd better not make me wait around too long, buttercup.

[With that, he shuts off the feed and gets ready to go up to the island. There's a moment in which he stops to debate whether he should leave Lil Cal at home or not. Summoner specifically mentioned swordsmanship and he'd hate to have to stitch Cal together a second time, but... Well, even if he doesn't switch to puppetkind, there's no harm in bringing Cal along to watch this thing.

The puppet's slung around his shoulders and with that, he flashsteps over to the elevator. Once he reaches the island, he hides himself up in a nearby tree, katana in hand. Surprise attacks are a totally legit move, okay.]

[....Great, the puppet. Summoner isn't quite sure how he feels around that thing, it makes him kinda- uncomfortable.]

[Well, Summoner's already topside, been there for a bit, he's currently wandering around up there too, of course in more clear areas because dem horns. He hasn't put on his triforce earrings either, better to practice with his horns at full length, whether it's a huge inconvenience or not.]

[Summoner removes his lance, a shorter, slimmer on, it looks more like a fencing sword is anything, government issue. He prefers heavy lances, jousting, but hand to hand with a sword is a lot easier when wanting to practice more personal strifing.]

[Don't worry, Summoner. Bro will be moving so fast, you'll barely even see the puppet.

Once he's sure his opponent isn't near the elevator, he starts jumping from tree to tree, dashing so smoothly the leaves barely even rustle. Moving through tree tops isn't something he got to do in Texas, but he had a lot of time to hone this skill while the bubble was flooded. When he finally spots the Summoner, he isn't deterred by the fact that the troll's in a clearing. He'll just have to jump a little further for his initial attack.

The katana's blade shimmers in the sunlight when Bro raises it, but only for a second. Then he hops down from the tree, bringing his weapon down in a vertical slash.]

[Good to know, he doesn't need that plush partner of yours giving him a start during the duel.]

[The movements in trees, fast yeah- Bro moves like... an indigo blood, it's a little weird. But that type if flash stepping movement couldn't only be a troll thing so it makes sense it'd pop up else where. Still- it's strange to him, seeing someone he's fond of moving in a way he despises. But at least his experience with subjugs prepares him for it, his eyes trained to follow that movement the best he can. The countless eyes of insects and birds and what have you keep their tags on the striding Strider while Summoner keeps a more calm, almost defenseless position, his posture showing a lack of urgency.]

[Some more leaves rustle, a few birds scatter, Summoner turns. He knows Bro's coming for him and his arm tightens a little, a small whine of his skin against the hilt of his own weapon, squeezing it before he turns on his heels. It's all so fast and before he knows it there's a blade hitting his own as he holds up up, block- no- parrying the attack.]

[He slides his blade forward, causing the incoming katana to slide up, pointing the sky before Summoner tilts his own and makes a piercing attack at Bro's shoulder.]

[If Bro knew about that use of animal spies, he'd call it cheating without hesitation. Sure, communicating with little critters is as much a skill as Bro's insane speed, but come on. It's a one-on-one fight. No using insect intel!

Not that it matters now. The battle is on. It's a good thing Summoner managed to block in time, because Bro's used to people blocking him. He had no intention of halting his attack at the last moment and if it'd hit it might've been lethal. Luckily, the Summoner's skills aren't disappointing at the least.

The second the katana is slid skyward, he knows he's left open for attacks, so he flashsteps sideways as a precaution. A good choice in retrospect, because his opponent's blade could've created a nasty wound if he hadn't moved in time. He steps sideways a second time, hoping to get behind the Summoner. Though, even if he doesn't succeed in that, he's following it up with a swipe of the sword.]

[Wow, but your flash stepping isn't cheating? He's not using the animals to fight of course, now that'd be cheating, since this is supposed to be a one on one- even if he'd still be controlling all those animals and his focus would be split- but still. Suck it up Bro.]

[One would hope Summoner's skills aren't disappointing. Considering he's been in a war for the majority of his life and had to made due with whatever was available to him- lance usually being it. He's got the speed and know how, he's just a bit out of touch which can be seen here and there. His movements lag a little, are a bit sloppy, and his foot work needs some touching up.]

[He DOES manage to get behind Summoner though- but c'mon Bro, that's such an obvious move. Subjugs would do that all the time. Flash step behind you, grab you, sometimes try to break you in half with their hands or a hard club to the spine. So as soon as he sees that start of a flash step, Summoner already knows to duck down and swing his leg around to catch Bro's stance, trying to knock him down.]

[The blade of his katana passes over the Summoner's head in one deft arc, and for a split second he's impressed by the troll's reflexes. Then his mind clicks on to the realization that ducking almost always leads to a follow-up attack from below. He flashsteps upwards just in time to avoid the Summoner's leg, then raises his katana above his head so he can bring it down vertically.]

[That pleasing sound of weapon to weapon buckling occurs between them in that moment, lance raised over his head as Summoner remains crouched. He can feel his heart racing and almost teeters back a little, off balance, his knees aching. His youth would fix that, and if he had been practicing more these days. But since it catches him for a moment he doesn't have time to take another opportunity to strike with his open hand.]

[Summoner's left foot slides back in his crouch, catching him as he shoves up against Bro's blade and he grunts as he shoves back up to his feet and leaps back, wings open.]

Heh- [Smiles, raising a brow and swings his arm a bit, swinging his lance to shake off the soreness.]

You're pretty fast.

[When Bro lands, it's soundlessly. His feet hit the ground without so much as disturbing the dirt, the only noise breaking the calm being the hiss of his blade against that lance. As the Summoner straightens up and backs off, Bro follows his lead and his face eases into a smirk.]

Being fast's my fucking specialty, man. [He swings the katana backwards so the blade can rest over his shoulder, opposite of where Lil Cal is still hanging.] Seems to me like you're used to facing speedy opponents.

A lot more than you'd think, gotta know how all that smooth stepping works when you deal with it every day. Ever try sparring with a clown? Got the top one from Alternia here, might have to schedule you two a play date, I'd like to watch. [A laugh, rolling his shoulders a bit, shaking his weapon arm.]

I'm sure he wouldn't mind either, fat ass practically rots away here, a lot to rot, but it's not too pretty. Not that- he ever was.

[A clown from Alternia... Bro's been warned about some teenage juggalo troll who's apparently linked to Lil Cal somehow, but he's seen the big guy around on the SFC system too. He's not sure just how many juggalo trolls there are, but those two he knows of, at least. The fact that the big guy can flash step, however, comes as a surprise.]

So what you're sayin' is there's a bigass, ugly juggalo who can move faster than greased lightning? Color me intrigued.

He's got a few things going for him, sure. But I'll have to run this by him, another person that can flash step wanting a duel. Think you can handle 'em big?

[Smirk.]

[He sees what you did there, Summoner.]

Dude, I welcome 'm big.

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