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[ The video opens to a calm frowning man pulling at strands of his green mohawk (Ugh, so horribly frizzy from all this water!) and staring behind rather thick sunglasses.]

Well this place sure is boring. I mean, sure it's ...quaint, for it's size. I don't mind being here at all if I'm going to have such an impromptu vacation!

[Here he sighs dramatically and puts a hand to his cheek with a pout.]

But if I'm going to just suffer such an ugly mark, and boring place, after having such fun where I belong....

[He leans closer with a wide grin and honestly unsettling chuckle.]

Anybody want to, eh, spar~? I promise I'll be gen~tle~

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[~~Sunglasses showdown~~.]

[Unsettling chuckle? Instantly picking a fight with whoever is available? Wow, seems like he should belong back on Alternia. Darkleer, however, isn't impressed beyond this.]

You seem particularly arrogant regarding your skills. I should hope you're more than merely chatter.

[He's got a grin on now and a raised eyebrow. Oh, well well look what he caught! He very much approves.]

Well you are quite rude, aren't you~! To mock me so harshly! I'm not arrogant at all really. It's a big leap from confidence to arrogance ~!

[ His grin becomes just a tad devious now.]

Would you happen to be 'big', on things like that? I invite you to 'test' me out, and give my skills a run for my money~

I would say I'm hardly mocking you. I simply stated an observation. Until I see your skills, I suppose that is one assessment that will have to be withheld.

[...also what. Just. Stoic face on the outside, narrowing his eyes behind his shades. What.]

...I have an appreciation for battle, that is correct.

[And then leans leans back and suddenly becomes the most pleasant person ever. A soft and friendly smile, and look of open interest!]

It would be much better to ask if someone enjoyed fighting wouldn't it? To be eager doesn't always mean someone is arrogant! I myself just live for battle! It's even my job~

Is that so?

[Darkleer certainly doesn't smile, but the tenseness in his shoulders does disappear some.]

What did you do before your arrival here, then?

Yup~! Why sir, certainly it's obvious to see what I am from how I dress!

[ And he's backing up to do a little twirl and show off his leather trench coat and pants, that big brightly colored feather boa, leather gloves... ]

Obviously I'm an assassin!

[Bright cheerful laugh, as if he told the best joke! Hey, if you believe him or not is up to you. He's so relaxed and amused, it almost seems like he's teasing.]

[There's a chuckle from Darkleer as well, and he raises an eyebrow.]

Then you sound as if you would fit quite well on my world, assassin, were your species and blood different.

What method of fighting do you prefer?

Blood? That's a confusing statement. Curious~! Mind explaining that to me sometime?

[Settling back down then with an excited expression, he reaaaaly does love talking about his passions after all.]

Close quarters, hand to hand! Muay Thai is my specialty, but I'm extremely 'adaptable'~. Please, do call me Lussuria~

Of course. On my world, there is a system called the hemospectrum. A troll's place on it is determined by their blood. Colors such as orange and yellow are for common workers. The highest a troll's blood can be is tyrian purple, something held by our Empress. Laughssassins are a special brand of assassins there, and are of indigo blood.

[A hand to hand specialist! Darkleer looks simultaneously interested and disappointed.]

Very well then. Lussuria. I would be more than interested in a spar, but I am unsure of just how well a match it would be. I have certain... issues which makes it difficult for me to find a proper opponent.

[He looks just fascinated by this, and a touch amused.]

Ah~! We have something a tad bit like that! Ranking by color I mean, thought it's more like sorting I suppose? Everything is supposed to balance each other, though the orange ones are expected to lead~. So interesting, I wonder how the Varia would rank on your hemospectrum...

[And a frown at the pessimistic tone you have there sir! Making almost maternal stern gestures as he speaks.]

None of that till you actually fight me! As long as I don't get another dreadful spinal injury, then you really can't take the blame for whatever happens! Just give this a chance before you get scared~

[ And then he's winking, and even if you can't see it from behind his sunglasses it's so very very obvious.]

[He'd mention how Summoner would be interested in that, except he has the sinking suspicion that would be a horrible horrible meeting. So he'll hold his tongue.]

Right now, considering you appear to be human, you wouldn't even be on it. We can discuss this more another time, however.

[Spinal injury? Ooooh no. Definitely frowning now.]

I'm more concerned for your own well-being. My issues are with my own strength. However, if you insist, then I will only tell you as such when things turn badly.

[He will stay a pessimist forever, and no one can change his mind.]

Perhaps over something to eat then. Yes, that works great!

[He's decided on having a lunch date with you, and there is no changing his mind now.]

Good boy! I'm sure this will work out to be just fascinating~! I'll be in the woods whenever you'd prefer dear~

I wouldn't object.

[Well, he won't object now. This fight might change matters, however. Sob.]

Very well. I'll be there as soon as I can.

[It's not polite to keep a sparring partner waiting, after all. Darkleer finishes up cleaning his workspace before he leaves for the forest. Have fun with the 7-8 feet well muscled troll, Lussuria. He's pulling his hair into a ponytail as he arrives. No reason to be messy, after all.]

I never introduced myself over the network. My name is Expatriate Darkleer. A pleasure.

[Lussuria himself had been preparing, and had carefully taken off and folded both his coat and dress shirt to place somewhere out of the way. When he turned to greet his new sparring partner, his eyes widened behind his glasses and only years of experience kept his jaw from dropping in glee.

Hold in the squees man, hold them in!! Okay a few escape as he tried to compose himself ~~dear lord the muscles on this man they're glorious~~, and he straightens out to greet ~~the wildly sexy hunk he totally just scored oh hell yes~~ Darkleer.]

Ciao Expatriate Darkleer, it's a true pleasure indeed~! I must say, you have a marvelous.... physique.

[~~One he wants to touch~~ One he himself doesn't quite measure up to, but gives a good match. Just over 6 feet himself, and a respectably built body. ~~He thinks they make such a lovely match.~~ He'll settle into a fighting stance with a wide grin.]

Well, we can start whenever you like~

...Thank you.

[Thanks to those tell-tale squeals and experience with Summoner flirting, he can already kind of tell that compliment is a bit of an innuendo. But he stays as stoic as always as he just fiddles with his glasses and stores them away in his sylladex, which appears for only a brief moment. A part of him is wondering if he should have kept his armor on instead of only this thin clothing he usually wears beneath it. Suddenly he is slightly unsure about everything.]

[~~Also it should be mentioned what lovely eyes he has.~~

Thank you for the courtesy.

[He sinks down into his own fighting stance, eying the other for a moment. Then, suddenly, he shoots forward, quick on his feet despite his size. A quick jab to Lussuria's solar plexus- light for Darkleer's standard. He doesn't want to kill the other. Best to test his sturdiness before he throws any more of himself into this fight.]

[The instant shift from playful but eager to intensely aware and energized happens in the same instant Lussuria twists his body to the side in time to avoid absorbing all of the power put into the punch.

The twist of pain on his face makes it obvious that a enough still went through, and he has to control the small instinct to cough or gag as he twists away. His footwork is simlilarly much faster than one would expect and he's quick to aim a fast high kick towards Darkleer's throat.

He's doubting it would kill the larger man, but damage done is damage done in a spar isn't it?

He's laughing softly as he moves, since he's somewhat shocked to find on opponent who can cause him to flinch on the first hit. Not in simple combat like this anyway. He's honestly looking forward to this even more now.]

[So he can take that much, then? Good. Darkleer can't help but approve of the other. From what he's seen and heard, he'd been under the impression that most humans, like the majority of trolls, were unbelievably fragile. At least to him.]

[Now that he has a better understanding of what he's going up against, Darkleer feels a bit better. His own eyes light up in excitement, and he jerks one arm up to block the kick. It's an easy enough position to go with so that he can try and grab that leg with the same hand, aiming to jerk Lussuria forward and slam his other elbow into his head.]

[The return feed would show a pirate. The SFC was resting next to his feet up on the table. Arms were crossed against his chest and his eyes were closed.]

Join the club. [An eye cracked open.] As tempting as ya offer might be, you'll find a number of willing takers else where. They tend ta like the forest if ya been that way yet.

Well that's so disappointing. I really hate not having anything to do.

[ Going to go ahead and habitually nibble on his gloved thumb while he thinks then.]

Ah, do forgive my manners, please call me Lussuria! The forest is the place to go you said? I'll have to make my way there after getting training clothes.

Faris. [He pointed in a direction, not really minding it could be a different way entirely for the other end.]
The forest lays in the North East, jus through the park. Not hard ta find. Seems ta hot spot to letting out steam as well.
Not much else goin for this place sides the drinks or the island above. They built some enclosed lift to get us out of the bubble to the island above.

Most people would find a place like this beautiful and exotic. You know, living under the sea sans fishtails. Sounded like a pretty good gig.

[He pauses.]

What type of sparring are we talking about? [This has bad idea written all over it.]

Oh it is quite beautiful, really! It's just not my type of thing. I'm sure Squalo would just have a blast here!

[A half-grin and quirked eyebrow at the interest.]

Mainly hand to hand, but I can do a few things with weapons if you'd prefer that~. Have to warn you though, I won't go easy if you don't ask me to!

Naw I get ya. Different strokes for different folks or some shit.

I can do hand to hand. That depends. We're sparring, not trying to kill each other right? I'm not a big fan of potentially dying because I wanted to get some fighting in. Getting rusty would be a fucking ridiculous thing to let happen because I went on some impromptu vacation to Atlantis.

Ah, well I suppose killing wouldn't really be something I can hide here. Not like I have enough reasons to test my disposal skills at the moment anyway....

So yes, just training and sparring for now! I like your thinking young man~

I'll put a note in to the Apple company to include areas to dispose of bodies on Siri's AI just for you. Not sure if they cater to underwater people though.

Yeah. I guess we can do this shit. There's some woods and shit. And some other place. I don't know where you want to do this.

Well look who is just such a sweetie~! Just for me, I'm flattered!

The woods work splendid, I can set up something soon enough. Ah, about how advanced would you say you are? Since I'm not going to kill you I would hate to fatally injure you!

I grew up strifing with my brother. That usually involved swords and potential broken bones.

I think I can say that I'm not a noobie at this shit at least. I wouldn't be asking for this shit if I didn't have a vague idea of what I'm doing.

A swordsman then? Ah~ How nostalgic! Any particular style, or just a mix?

Well we can start off light, and see how far I can push you! This will be fun. I'm in the woods now, so show up when you like.

Yeah, you can say that. I guess a mix. Anything that gets me fucking by.

I'll be there soon then. I'll be quick though. Don't wanna keep you hanging when you're being so chill about this shit.

Spar? Like, as in...fighting one-on-one for practice?

Exactly! Unless there's another meaning for it I'm not aware of.

Wwwwell...[Ran looks off to the side, apparently uneasy.] I know karate, if that's any help...

Spar?

[ Yukimura has a bright smile as he addresses the screen. ]

I would enjoy that! What weaponry do you use, my friend?

My body! I'm a hand to hand expert~ I can fight against quite a few kinds of weaponry though if you want to use anything~

I normally use spears, but I do not mind a hand-to-hand bout in the least!

Ah...

[The look on his face is slightly relieved. He'd rather not go against sharp things, despite his offering.]

Well I'll be in the forest every day training, so perhaps we can do something tomorrow?

I will look forward to our battle! I am sure it will prove most exciting!

[ He will bring all the excitement himself, if he has to. ]

Sparring, is it? What's your weapon of choice?

I prefer not to use weapons, but I can fight against a very wide range of them!

Hand to hand, is it? Then I will also abandon my weapon. Name your battlefield.

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[video/private] So come here often?

[video/private] well i will be now that i found something worth 'coming' for~

[video/private] I don't suppose it would be the great drinks?

[video/private] I'd love to drink something here I can say that.

[video/private] I have a feeling we're thinking about a different kind of drink

[video/private] Hmm? Now why would you think that? so silly.

[video/private] Gee, I just caaaaan't place my finger on it!

[video/private] Well gee, it's a mystery then!

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subtle, Lussuria

he tries, it doesnt work, but he tries

it is the... effort which counts? Maybe?

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so sorry about this sob, i shouldnt html when sick

it's ok <3

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