[voice] A time to start over

[attheclocktower]

[She probably should have done this a lot sooner but... to tell the truth it's taken this long for the wound of Reno's departure to not be too raw. But now some of the edge is fading, and she needs to be practical. She's never going to get better like this.]

Up until recently I was training with someone how to fight, but... he's gone now. So... I was wondering, is there anybody who can help me train? I can fight hand-to-hand, and also I can... I've never found anything like it anywhere else, but I think it's most like a sword in other worlds. I'm trying to learn to fight with it a little differently too, so... I might not be as good, but I want to to get better.

[Meaning her bad hand is useless for pretty much anything still, and she hasn't had much chance to practice one-handed keyblade wielding]

Anyway, thanks.

[She pauses, then adds]

Oh... Shion, if I find anybody, do you want to come as well? [Er...] I'll ask you if I see you too.

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[idkworldruler]

what does the sword look like

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[attheclocktower]

The one that I use?

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[idkworldruler]

Yesh, unless you had another?

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[bloodyashes]

[And to think he'd just been about to get off the network when this popped up. Incoming awkwardbomb.]

I could probably help train you in the sword, if you like. I've had a decent amount of unarmed combat training as well.

What kind of blade is it?

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[attheclocktower]

[Oh. Yeah... very slightly awkward there]

Thanks, that'll probably help a lot. [Um...] It's called a keyblade.

[If she hadn't gotten some strange looks for it already she wouldn't be ask awkward about it okay?]

[bloodyashes]

[Hey, he's not one to judge, his other weapon is basically a fonic tuning fork.]

Can't say I've heard of it.

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[true_noir]

I think that I might be willing, even interested just a little. I haven't sparred nearly enough... and it is never good to get out of practice.

[Assuming she hadn't managed to creep Xion out yet.]

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[attheclocktower]

[There's a pause before Xion replies because creeped out? no. Annoyed and somewhat chafed? A little bit.]

No. Especially not here.

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[true_noir]

I have never been called a very 'kind' teacher. You should know that. If you wish it, though, we can meet. Amongst the gravestones?

[Despite how it might have felt like salt on a wound, there was a faint lesson in it. Couldn't let these things get to her.]

[Voice]

[provenworth]

I'm no Reno, and he was able to do things that I've never seen him do before, but I'll be happy to continue where he left off.

[Hi there bitty. Turk!Mom is glad you're wanting to continue your training and is being so proactive about it.]

[Voice]

[attheclocktower]

[Xion smiles slightly. If... there's anybody whom she'd be happiest picking up where Reno had left her, it's Elena.]

Thanks, Elena. Um... We always used to practice in the mornings.

[She's not sure what times are best for you]

[fusedstars]

Currently, the school system that has now been constructed offers combat training, if you are interested.

[attheclocktower]

There's... a school being started?

[First time she's heard of that. At the same time she's kind of nervous. School... that... would mean there'd be a lot of people there wouldn't it?]

[fusedstars]

It began a few weeks ago. We are still accepting students and teachers.

[Voice]

[gradosfinest]

Hey! I don't think I've ever talked to you before and I'm not gonna claim to be the best in the Tower by any stretch, but I need to not slack off either! So if you want a sparring partner or something I'd be glad to help!

[Voice]

[attheclocktower]

Oh... um. No, we haven't ever talked before, I think.

But thank you. That'd probably help a lot.

[Really, she doesn't care about practicing with the best or anything, so long as it's practice.]

[Voice]

[gradosfinest]

Awesome! Got anywhere or any time in mind?

[savedbyasong]

Yes... I would like that...

[attheclocktower]

All right, I'll let you know when I find something.

You've been doing okay, right?

[savedbyasong]

Thank you. [He nodded with a smile] I have... Have you?

voice;

[flared]

[He's been more or less... avoiding her since their little incident a couple of months ago, but he knows that sooner or later he's going to need to face Xion again. They have to do more than just talk occasionally.

So,]

... I can help you if you want.

voice;

[attheclocktower]

[The familiar voice makes her heart twist, for more reasons than one]

Really?

[The word is out, hopeful before she can stop herself. Despite... despite everything that'd happened just over a month ago, he's still her best friend and she didn't like avoiding him.]

That'd be great.

voice;

[flared]

[It's nice to hear her voice again...]

Not like I've got a Keyblade or anything, but we could always figure something out, right?

[Voice]

[relinquishing]

[He vaguely recognizes the voice - the girl from the library, right? He hadn't seen much of her since then, and seeing as he is already getting rusty with his own swordsmanship--]

Well, not sure how much of a teacher I could be. But I've got a little training in single-sword combat, if you still wanted the help.

Besides, I could use the practice, too.

[Voice]

[attheclocktower]

[Oh, it's that guy from the Library]

It sounds like that for a lot of people.

[Maybe they should all get together and practice together, or something]

Anything would help, really. I just don't want to stop practicing at all. It's not a good idea to, here.