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[alephbet]

I need to spar with someone.

Floor of your choice. I'll be using my sword only - I don't waste bullets on people - and my demons will only come out if there's deadly intent, which will not end well for you so I really don't recommend it.

-Aleph

[Lucifer can handle anyone who insults him by himself - except now that he's gone.]

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[alephbet]

[Aleph shows up soon after. He looks like he's been bruised recently but the wounds have all healed up, and there's dried blood on his armor.

Spoilers: totally getting Diaharan after each fight.]

Did I keep you waiting?

[egotrigger]

Ah, not really. Are you all right? You look a bit... worse for wear. We can do this later if you'd like...

[alephbet]

Two fights today, one of which was against someone who could shoot beams of energy. Which is really unfortunate when you don't have a ranged weapon.

But I'm fine.

[egotrigger]

If you're sure...

[He's not going to point out that his main strengths aren't in hand to hand combat... but he's good enough. That was something they were trained in at the facility as well as piloting and... other things.]

Let me know if you need a break while we're sparring, though.

[alephbet]

I'll let you know. [He's confident in his ability to go a long time without resting. There were very few places to sleep in Eden without fear.] Are you ready?

[egotrigger]

Yes.

[Allelujah falls back into a fighting stance, unsheathing the knife. It's got a short reach, but his arms are pretty long.]

[He rushes forward, trying to see how fast Aleph will react.]

[alephbet]

[The answer: fast. Aleph sidesteps the attack and swings his blade at Allelujah's side, not aiming for any serious blows just yet. He's not as concerned with Allelujah as he was with Mr. Beamspam.]

[egotrigger]

[Good. Speed is something he's good at. He whips the knife around to use the tip to deflect the blade, and jumps back.]

[There's something about his movements - like they're natural, not learned - that makes him think while he goes for a roundhouse kick.]

[alephbet]

[He blocks that with his blade and before going in for another swing. His tiredness is starting to get to him a little, but Allelujah's right - this is natural.]

[egotrigger]

[Allelujah darts around it, goes as if he's going to stab Aleph in the shoulder, and instead drops low, attempting to kick his legs out from under him.]