Svalin Thorsdottir (shield_maiden) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-11 00:48:00

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Sparring Session
Svalin had seen to Tryggvi and Snowflake as she always did in the mornings around sunrise. She put the two horses out to graze after feeding them. Once she was done she grabbed her Bat'let and went outside on the lawn to practice before the sun got too hot.

The blade felt as comfortable in her hands as Vigfrior did. Svalin could use it with as much proficiency and ease as she did the weapons she grew up with. The air whooshed as the blade moved through the air.

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	shield_maiden 2011-06-12 03:11 am UTC (link)
	"Wouldst thou like to try it? I can use Vigfrior and this wouldst not be so much as sparring as it wouldst be instruction. Thine concerns wouldst be lessened." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-12 04:30 am UTC (link)
	"Aye, that would set my mind at ease." Sigurdur says, planting his sword into the ground. "It seems that mine luck ist improving with each moment in Midgard." Sigurdur grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-12 01:58 pm UTC (link)
	"How so?" Svalin asked as she offered the bat'leth to him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-12 08:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I art making friends and enjoying new foods. I am having the adventures that I only listened to at mine father's knee. I didst not believe this wouldst happen for me." Sigurdur says. "The stories of Midgard pale in comparison to the reality." he says, taking the offered weapon carefully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

shield_maiden
2011-06-12 08:32 pm UTC (link)

"That ist good," she said. Was that a bit of disappointment she felt. For a second she thought it could be because of her, but it died just as quickly. It was a foolish idea. Sigurdur was a lifelong friend and had he been interested in her he would have said something before now.

"Vernique wouldst be able to tell thee more about it, but we art not required to stay where we art. We canst do some traveling if thou wouldst like."

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dark_of_winter
2011-06-12 09:53 pm UTC (link)

Sigurdur considers seeing Svalin again one of the best reasons to be on Midgard, but he cannot tell her that. His job is to guard her and her unborn son, not to let personal feelings distract him. He'd sworn an oath to the All-Father; he could not fail.

"I wouldst like it if we could walk along the beach. Thou seemed happy there, and I would see thy smile again." Sigurdur says.

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	shield_maiden 2011-06-12 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Thou'rt trying to distract me," she accused. "We canst walk on the beach after we art done with your instruction with the Bat'leth." Svalin moved to stand behind him. "Now, hold the Bat'leth in your sword hand," she said as she helped him hold it properly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-13 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"Thou canst only be distracted if thou allows for it." he grins. Sigurdur allows himself to be positioned and taught how to hold the weapon, noting the feel of Svalin's hands upon his. "This wilt require much practice to become accustomed to." he says. "How long did it take thee to master it?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

shield_maiden
2011-06-13 01:12 am UTC (link)

The closeness didn't go unnoticed on Svalin's part nor did the feel of her hand on his. Asgardian senses were far superior to a humans, but the pregnancy made her sense of smell even sharper. She could smell /him/ quite clearly and the smell of worn leather and sweat.

"Aye. It ist so unlike any Asgardian weapon. A few months of much practice to get proficient. I art no master yet."

Keeping her hand on top of his she moved it slowly. "Move slowly to start. Once thou gets used to the feel, it wilt become as if a part of thine arm."

She stepped back. A bit reluctantly though.

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dark_of_winter
2011-06-13 02:36 am UTC (link)

Sigurdur does as instructed, testing the weight of the weapon and then growing used to it as he moved. He would be the envy of the rest of the Guard when he returned to Asgard wielding one of these.

Father might even smile to see it. He would tell Arnfrior, Douglas, Hjordis and Skari of the Bat'leth, if they did not already know.

Oddly, the idea of returning to Asgard did not sit right with him just then, though he did not know why.

Sigurdur continues the movements, but speaks to Svalin.

"Wilt thou show me how one would defend against an oncoming blade? Gently, of course." he clarifies.

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shield_maiden
2011-06-13 02:52 am UTC (link)

"Aye," she said and moved to stand behind him. She put a hand on each of his, though to do so she had to get really close since her expanding middle got in the way.

"To block an o'erhand blow and a slash," she said and brought the bat'leth horizontal and put his other hand on it and then raised it up. Then she brought it down diagonally where it would stop a strike coming in from the right. "A thrust," she said as she turned the bat'leth and his hands in a sweeping motion.

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	dark_of_winter 2011-06-14 01:07 am UTC (link)
	Sigurdur follows the moves that Svalin shows him slowly, then repeats them again and once more after that. "This weapon ist more and more comfortable with every movement." he says, turning for a moment to face her, keeping the blade pointing at the ground. He looks at her and smiles. "Thou...art glowing." he observes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-14 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin smiled and heat burned her cheeks. "Vernique doth say it ist a part of pregnancy." "Thou'rt a quick study," she said. She drew Vigfrior. "Art thou ready to block the bite of Vigfrior?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-14 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, let us test my knowledge of this weapon." Sigurdur smiles. "When thou art ready." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-15 12:30 am UTC (link)
	Svalin drew her sword and went back into a fighting stance. She could feel that she was a bit off balance and she didn't like it. Thankfully this was only light sparring. "I art ready." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-15 01:01 am UTC (link)
	Sigurdur watches Svalin's form carefully, noting that she is not wholly on-balance, but also considering that a warrior of her caliber has learned to account for this. He tries a testing thrust in her direction, just to determine how well she will move as they go forward. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-15 01:21 am UTC (link)
	Svalin easily brought her sword around to block the thrust. Normally she would have put some strength behind her sword to force the bat'leth down and put an elbow into his face, but now she just took a step back and waited for his next move. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-15 02:01 am UTC (link)
	Sigurdur nods as she blocks him, noting that she is still quick, despite her pregnancy. He would need to be careful of that. He tries another attack, a high slash that she would also be able to deflect with ease. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-15 02:06 am UTC (link)
	Svalin did deflect it, but not with her sword. She now held a staff. The strike was blocked and she used the lower end of the staff to swipe at his legs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-06-15 02:54 am UTC (link)

Sigurdur should have expected this maneuver, but he did not and he was caught off-guard.

He was swept off his feet and landed hard upon his back, the Bat-leth flying from his fingers. If it had been his own sword, that would not have happened so easily, but the weapon was still new to him and he hadn't fallen down with it yet.

He looked up Svalin with a grin.

"Thou hast me cornered, milday. What wilt thou do with me?" he asks.

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	shield_maiden 2011-06-15 03:00 am UTC (link)
	Svalin turned the staff and it was at his throat. "Thou doth yield then?" she asked. A smile tugged at her mouth. "Mayhap a walk on the beach?" She removed the staff and sheathed her sword. Then she offered him a hand up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-06-15 03:09 am UTC (link)

"I wilt yield." Sigurdur smiles. She had him in this instance, though he could not wait to challenge her when she was not with child. He looked forward to a true sparring match on these ground.

"Yes, a walk on the beach wouldst be most welcome." Sigurdur says, accepting the and getting to his feet.

"The water here ist very beautiful. One could stare upon it for hours without end not tire." he says.

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	shield_maiden 2011-06-15 03:13 am UTC (link)
	She was reluctant to let go of his hand once he was on his feet, but she did. "It is also lovely to swim in." She picked up the bat'leth and fixed it in place on her back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-06-16 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"Mayhap I shalt try it, as with that activity that Halbjorn wast engaged in when I arrived. The one that requires the...board? I believe that ist what it wast called." Sigurdur says, smiling. "Lead, milady and I wilt follow." Sigurdur says, waiting for Svalin to move forward first. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-16 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"It ist called surfing," she said. "Mine brother ist most fond of it." She started walking. "We canst grab one of the surf boards if thou likes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)