jigokulogs | [closed] blue sea moon / july catchall

[ An amused scoff escapes Felix when Yuri concedes, or perhaps that is him on his way to being emotionally geared up for the fight. Either way, he's watching the man closely, not the type to easily let his guard down...more thanks to how this place gets.

He will also not underestimate any opponent he so happens to be facing. Which turns out to be the right choice, given the fact the other male attempts to pull a fast one on him. But, in a flash, he's unsheathed his blade, stepping forward to not only intercept Yuri's attempt at grabbing up the stardust by bodily blocking it, but also bringing up his sword in a swing towards the other male's front all the while.

A potential dangerous blow, but Felix anticipates Yuri has the skill to face him properly, so... ]

Heh! Trust you to try to pull something so underhanded. You're going to need to think twice if you believe I'll allow you to do what you please so easily.

[ ...And he really does want this fight.

It will definitely be over far sooner if Yuri snatches up the stardust! ]

[ So much for snatching the stardust quickly. Because Yuri is not eager to impale himself on Felix's blade, he digs his soles in to slow his momentum, bringing his own sword up to receive the blow and even using the force of his charge to try and push Felix back. He had been counting on the element of surprise, because he's certain in a straight-up sword fight, Felix is the better trained of the two of them. ]

Sorry to say this won't be one of your knightly duels.

[ His leg sweeps out attempting to trip the other swordsman. ]

[ Felix, in the meanwhile, is more than glad enough to see that the other has more than a passing skill in the blade and that him wearing it truly isn't for show. Though, he shifts his weight, holding on his own so he isn't easily pushed back. ]

As if I care for a duel being overly knightly—

[ The leg sweep comes his way, causing him to go down—but briefly—and he kicks his legs out before leaping back to his feet, hoping to either get Yuri to leap back or knock him off-balance in return. ]

Pffft, that's right, how could I forget. You do so love to be contrarian, Felix Fraldarius.

[ No courtesies, no making nice, not a courtly bone in his body for the son of a knight. Honestly, Felix is like no noble Yuri has dealt with before.

Yuri manages to step back to avoid being kicked, and now he's going to...be annoying and continue playing a little game of dodge in trying to sidestep Felix's next attacks. ]

[ He's rude, he's grace, he'll get in everybody's face— ]

There's no point in pretending to be something I'm not.

[ Which seems to indicate he's kind of proud about this. He has no interest in subscribing to the usual expectations of a noble. Some might call it a rebellious stage, but he is who he is for certain reasons, and that is that.

In the meanwhile, Felix is focused even as he talks, letting out an annoyed huff as the other male engages in a little play of dodging. ]

It'd be for the best you don't forget it. Unless you're looking to be caught off-guard at the worst possible moment.

Rest assured, I know better than to underestimate my opponents.

[ He wouldn't have survived this long if he were careless! It helps that his swordsmanship isn't terrible, either. Yuri holds his form even as he dances around Felix. ]

It's a shame, really. You have a striking face. A little charm could win you plenty of battles that you can't win with a blade.

Hmph. And yet, you clearly thought I was about to fall for that trick of yours earlier on. You're fortunate you have adequate skill with a blade.

[ Enough for him to say so, though of course the way he states such a compliment comes off as brusque and rude-sounding, he definitely is acknowledging Yuri's talent in swordplay.

That being said, that sure is a compliment sent his way. He refuses to allow it to fluster him to distraction, focusing on Yuri's stance and form—an idle thought comes along that they've been long overdue for a proper spar seeing how well the other male is carrying himself. ]

As if I need 'a little charm'. I get by just fine without it.

It does help I don't get foolishly distracted by shallow praise.

Oh, I know my way around a sword. You think I could have gotten where I've gotten with looks alone?

[ Good on Felix for staying focused because Yuri was definitely trying to fluster him. Flirting with your opponent is a valid strategy, right? This time, instead of dodging he catches Felix's blade, locking swords and meeting the other's gaze. ]

Mm-hmm, you're certainly 'fine' enough without it.

I doubt it.

[ And so their blades clash! He doesn't look away. Not when they're in battle. But...

His face starts to slowly turn red into what is definitely a full-on blush because apparently he's not immune to Yuri's flirting in entirely even if he refuses to get distracted. ]

It sounds like you're far more focused on stupidly running your mouth than fighting!

[ Felix pulls back briefly before pushing forward with a strong swing—this time putting effort behind an attempt to knock the other male's blade from his hands. ]

I'm fighting with all the means I have.

[ It might seem like he's messing around, but Yuri has taken the spar seriously from the beginning. Maybe Felix doesn't consider words to be a weapon, but Yuri won't rule out anything he can use to his advantage. Though he doesn't even have time to tease Felix for his reaction because here comes a blow that doesn't look fun to be on the receiving end of.

Yuri staggers back from the force, dropping his sword with a clatter, but the next second, he's pulled out a hidden a dagger that he throws at Felix in one fluid motion. Like he's said. Any means necessary. ]

[ There's always some sort of ... adrenaline rush whenever he's fighting with someone who holds at least some kind of skill. That remains the case where Yuri is concerned, most definitely.

Though, it's also a good feeling to know when his skill lands as planned in a fight like this, and when the other male drops the sword, Felix finds himself feeling that is going to be that. But, it appears that Yuri has something else up his sleeve—perhaps literally—with the sudden movement. ]

[ Felix reacts quickly, perhaps better than most—and the next moment happens in an instant. He seems to move forward, seeming to maybe evade the dagger entirely that's been flung at him, with some expertly timed footwork.

Though, he points the sword, should he manage to get close enough to Yuri successfully, directly at his throat (but not striking), stating— ]

Hmph. It's time for you to yield, Yuri.

[ —but it should be obvious from one side of his cheek there is a line of red. Not from a mere irritant. It is from the cut borne from the dagger that had been thrown at him, so it's clear he hasn't exactly gotten out of the momentum entirely unscathed. He is just going to ignore the way the bit of blood dribbles down it. ]

[ Yuri produces a second dagger after throwing the first, because of course he has more than one trick up his sleeve. He had been hoping to distract Felix, but the swordsman doesn't leave an opening or even slow his advance as he skillfully avoids the attack.

It's all Yuri can do to raise his dagger and block Felix's strike, using both hands to hold off the sword coming dangerously close to his throat. ]

Bored of me already? Don't be. I'll show you a good time.

[ He pushes off, jumping back to create some distance between them. For all his talk, he's feeling the exertion. Beads of sweat have gathered on his brow and he's down to a measly dagger, but Yuri will resist to the end and give Felix the fight that he so eagerly wanted. ]

[ Another dagger, huh? His lips curl upwards into an actual smirk at that; in all honesty, he has been fighting making such an expression during this bout. But now, he evidently can't help it. In addition, the reveal he has more is more surprising to him than the fact he has just the one. But, it shouldn't be.

Yuri has more or less given indications that he's quite resourceful by now, to put a word to it. ]

Clever. Of course, you're running your mouth as always. But, what other moves will you show me? Assuming that you can.

[ Felix presses forward, despite knowing that the sword has been done away with and his opening wields just a dagger. He has no intentions of underestimating him. So, naturally he is still going to make another swing coming in low, aiming to try to catch him on the other male's right side. ]

Heh... is that a smile I spy? That makes it all worth it.

[ Good to see Felix finally enjoying himself. Yuri will take that as a sign that his skills haven't dulled. Though he could probably stand to get more practice in, he thinks as he narrowly avoids the strike by jumping back, the edge of Felix's blade tearing through his clothes. Damn, and he liked this outfit, too.

Yuri continues to back away, parrying and even throwing in a few return jabs, but mostly distancing himself from Felix's superior reach... and more subtly, moving in the direction of his fallen sword. ]

You must be seeing things.

[ Felix says, with the smirk still very much apparent!! Yeah, he is absolutely enjoying himself here. He is thinking he should have requested a spar of Yuri before...and very much looks forward to already another potential round, regardless of how this one ends. ]

Think I'm going to allow you to keep running away?

[ The swordsman presses on the offensive, eager to continue his advance on Yuri. His swings remain as calculated as ever, though his current tactic is now to see how much he can try to overwhelm Yuri with said offense. See how long or how much he'll hold up with just a dagger.

He's almost completely forgotten about the stardust right now. ]

If you want me so badly, you should treat me more gently.

[ Yuri continues holding off Felix's blows, each calculated strike met with a calculated parry of his own. His dagger's taking quite the beating and a few strikes make him stumble back, but he's quick to find his footing. Moreover, he's almost to his sword.

Like Felix, Yuri is none too attentive to the prize. He's finding it much more entertaining to play with his opponent. Not to mention if he lets his focus slip, the onslaught would overwhelm him.

Seeing as the stardust is just sitting there, shiny and neglected, there sure is a youkai who has seen it and is now sneakily making a grab for it while the two are occupied. ]

[ Felix scoffs in the face of a comment, as if annoyed, though his words spoken next contain less annoyance but rather a challenging and competitive tint to it. ]

Get over yourself. You know I don't go easy on anyone.

[ Stardust? What stardust? Felix's focus has narrowed onto the person in front of him, elegantly and skillfully parrying or meeting his blows, despite the fact he has just the dagger. There is the stumble, but the quick recoveries are obvious. ]

How long are you going to be able to keep up?

[ Though his expression is focused, clearly invested, his lips almost curl into another smirk, holding it back just barely as he decides this time to suddenly change tactics, interested in seeing how Yuri responds to it. Indeed, his next plan is to execute a feint, and then go to see if that will allow an opening for him to try knocking the dagger from the other male's hands.

...If the youkai snatches up the stardust, Felix is absolutely not going to be the one to notice it first. ]

[ He intends to parry the feint, but if it doesn't come... that's workable. ]

Just long enough.

[ Yuri drops low, fingers closing around the pommel of his sword, and however Felix chooses to engage next, he'll bring his sword up to intercept.

Yeah, that youkai's getting away with the stardust. ]

[ Ah, so he's regained the sword. That doesn't seem to be a problem. Maybe he should consider it as such, but unfortunately, he's far too engaged here. It has actually been such a long time since Felix has had a duel with blades against someone who is talented to face him, and with quite exceptional footwork.

Whatever the case, after he plays off the feint, and his upcoming strike is intercepted, he will try to slide a leg into one of the other's in an attempt to get him off-balance. ]

More stubborn than I originally thought.

[ The smirk that Yuri wears wanes when he notices something out of the corner of his eyes. It's the glitter of stardust as a youkai scurries away with the prize in its hands. ]

Hold on, isn't that...?

[ Felix's leg catches his and sends him off balance. Yuri hits the pavement and... sits there, throwing his head back in amused laughter. ]

[ Felix immediately whirls around at the laughter, just in time to see the youkai scurry away out of sight. ]

You've got to be—!

[ He sighs, and shakes his head at the stupidity of this. ]

...I can't believe that just happened. I suppose the both of this failed in our mission this time, hm?

[ To think, he has been particularly good about this until now... ]

[ It's not like Yuri to forget about his prize. Just goes to show how engrossed he was in the match. Laughter subsiding, Yuri picks himself up, returning his sword to his sheath, and goes about retrieving his lost daggers. ]

You looked like you were enjoying yourself for once. I'll count that as a small victory.

[ He finally lets out a short scoff of amusement of his own, still shaking his head at himself allowing the creature to get away. But he isn't quite annoyed about that.

Not when he very much enjoyed the match, and in the end didn't really care too much about netting the prize as well. ]

...Yeah, alright. It's not like I wasn't, so I'll give you that.

We should've crossed blades well before this. Both of us could benefit, with all of the nonsense going on.

Are you volunteering to keep my skills sharp? I suppose I could use a sparring partner on occasion.

[ While he'd rather spend his time meddling in things other than sword training, Yuri has to agree that the situation can quickly get out of hand around here. The blood rain had been especially dangerous. ]

It's been one ordeal after another since we arrived. You'd know best, you got a front-row seat to the nonsense. How was it in that tower?

[closed] blue sea moon / july catchall

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