Sparring for Funzies...

[Leiton]

 Leiton pulled his swords back in and skipped a step backwards as Otebon danced away. Leiton allowed a smile to show on his face. He knew Otebon was proud of his ability.
 
Though he could see Suzumi in his periferal vision, he knew better than to be distracted. He took his defensive stance and waited, ever watching.
 
"Good morning, Suzumi."
 
I have no doubt you are stronger than I, but speed has always been My ally, Master...

[Otebon Albrecht]

(You're really into calling me Master... S'okay.)


The spinning blade turned into a driving stab. It was aimed low, to strike at Leiton's knees.


(Hey Suzumi? Just jump in or deal with a new opponent!)


Althea Voss strolled onto the field. As normal for her, her movements were light and delicate. She almost seemed to skip across the ground as her long, luxurious fox tail, bright white with a slight blue edge towards the end, danced behind her.


Honestly, she had been following Suzumibachii. Not out of anything malicious, just for fun.


"Those two can really go at it," she said as she came near to Suzumi. "Good morning."

[Suzumibachii]

Hearing another voice from behind her Suzumi spun around raising her clawed hands into a defensive position. "Good morning" Suzumi smirked as she quickly rushed forward her movements extremely fast. "yes they can."

[Leiton]

(Here's something dramatic  )
 
Leiton jumped forward, over the blade, toward Otebon, slashing in a horizontal arc at Otebon's chest with his right blade.

['Project Zeta']

*Roland continued to watch from his perch, the sudden acrobatic movement from the black wolf immediately peaking the gator's interest. He leaned in and watched closer, piercing amber eyes trailing every movement.*

[Suzumibachii]

Glances up at the Alligator watching the fight.

[Otebon Albrecht]

(I'm guessing you are your Avatar? Just so I know how to refer to you...)


Althea bent at the waist as Suzumi struck fast with her claws. The the morning's rays shone quite lovely on her well kept claws. Althea's hands dropped to the ground and she turned her dodge into a full cart-wheel. As she made her return to a more normal standing position, she reached down and drew a kusarigama ([size=78%]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusarigama[/size]) She immediately began to spin the chain next to her.


"Excellent!" She said cheerily. "I love to start the day off with a workout!"



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To be honest, Otebon hadn't been expecting Leiton to jump over his sword. He had nothing prepared for it and so had to throw his chest back, away from Leiton's reaching blade. Otebon's knees collapsed, further giving him distance from the reaching edge, but he wasn't quick enough.


The tip of the sword scored a nice tear right through Otebon's shirt.

Knowing he was vulnerable on the ground, Otebon immediately began Spinning Lotus. Kicking his feet out, he spun and pushed himself off the ground with one arm. His sword was extended and moved around him in a quick circle.

[Suzumibachii]

((that's correct shes the only character i have at the moment))

Smiling at Althea Suzumi cracked her knuckles " Oh so do I" her tail flicking in excitement, taking a few moments to get used to the speed at which she was spinning the chain before darting forward again her tail held straight behind her as she ducked low.

[Sigcutio]

"This is pretty neat!"


A sea otter was leaning back in a chair not far from the alligator. He was absorbed into the multiple conflicts taking place below.


"I'm feeling tempted to join..." the sea otter mused as he placed a paw to his mouth; contemplating taking up arms.

[Otebon Albrecht]

(Feel free, though it will become confusing if I'm sparring three pairs...)


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Althea waited for Suzumi to get close before bring the chain in front of her. She launched the chain, still spinning, to wrap around Suzumi's torso. At the very least it would slow her down and impede her movements. Althea jumped to her right as she did this, the kama held lightly in her left hand.

[Suzumibachii]

((Well we could let Althea go and me and Sig could go at it?))

[Otebon Albrecht]

(If you wish and if he joins...)


(   Sig?)

[Sigcutio]

(It's fine!    )


Shrugging the sea otter rose up from his seat and drew a katana that had been beside him. As he held it skyward, the blade shimmered in the sunlight like a beacon signalling the start of a battle. Slowly the sea otter brought the blade down to his waist and placed his left paw on the hilt.


He was ready.


"I am Sigcutio the sea otter! Prepare for battle!" he cried as he leaped into the fray. 

[Otebon Albrecht]

(Wow...   Epic post alert.)


Althea glanced over to see who had given such a loud battle cry. "Oh boy," she said cheerily. "Morning Sig!"


Althea jumped backwards, pulling the chain along behind her as she executed a perfectly balanced backflip. I'll have to see how this goes. I'm not all that great at dealing with multiple people, even with this weapon...

[Sigcutio]

With sword raised high, Sig landed right in front of Suzumi.


"Good morning," he replied in good spirit; his attention locked on his sparring partner.


Then without another warning he brought the blade down on Suzumi.