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( OPEN ) i'm sinking fast into the sea

Date & Time: All week!
Location: Music room, training facility.
Characters: Sayaka Miki/

fortissimos & OPEN.
Summary: Blue loser blows things up and gets in the way of people. So, the usual.
Warnings: Suffering?? actually there might not be a lot of that this time SHOCKING.

a. ( training facility. )

[ Good mood or not, she never once stops pushing herself to the limit when it comes to training. Visitors might notice a tiny blue magical girl launching a pair of blades into one of the training dummies — they embed themselves deeply into the straw, only to explode a few seconds later.

The attack might have been a success, but Sayaka just looks frustrated. She looks around for anyone close enough to enlist, then calls out from her spot; mostly-destroyed dummy still smouldering behind her. ]

Uh, hey! You wanna give me a hand? [ She rubs the back of her head, inserting a fresh magazine into one of the (now bladeless) hilts. ] These things are okay, but... I need some practice defending, too.

b. ( music room. )

[ From the moment Sayaka realized the music room existed, it quickly became one of her regular haunts. For the most part, she stays out of the way; pouring over a book on music theory or quietly listening to those who can actually play.

Today is no different... except for the fact she's really, really tired after training. She's already smothering a yawn by the time she shows up, and after a few minutes, promptly passes out with a book on romantic era music over her face. At the very least, she's off to the side... until she also starts snoring, loud enough to disturb anyone else trying to play or read. ]

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[Haruto is mostly working on his kick-form today, though he's got his gunblade in his right hand and it flashes along with his drills. He sets himself square on both feet and swings the silver, rune-covered sword up to his shoulder, regarding Sayaka.

Then he grins.]

Of course. One sword, or two?

What an interesting display of your prowess. [ An imperial voice answers, and said owner of the voice walks closer. Saber greets Sayaka with a pleasant smile, and no weapon in sight. She does glance between the ruined training dummy and back to Sayaka. ]

To that end, I would be more than happy to have a taste myself.

[One thing Dean had right is his lack of experience. He can't do anything about what experience he's supposed to gain at home, but he can do something about his experience here and now.

And dammit he needs his stupid gun to evolve already. Who the hell hands out their soldiers a gun that constantly jams? It feels like he's trying to shoot an old musket.

He comes in just in time to witness the end of the attack and damn - remind him to never piss off his flatmate.]

Got a feeling you'll give me more practice but sure - [which is odd because dammit he's a pretty damn huge guy with plenty of fighting experience. But what the hell is he supposed to do against these -- are they even swords if they explode?]

[ She grins a little at the sight of the gunblade — it's surprising, but she hasn't seen a whole lot of swords since arriving. Her own blades slowly reform from the hilt as she talks. ]

Two would be better. I need more practice with that, so... [ Once they're finished, she gives a few experimental swings, then stops and looks back up. ] What's your name? I'm Sayaka.

Two it is, then. [Haruto nods, and reaches to the chain at his belt for the Copy ring. He swaps the Driver ring already prominently on that hand to put it on, and places his palm flat over the hand built into his gunblade. With a loud 'Copy, Please!', the sword multiplies, and he swings them both down.]

Haruto. Nice to meet you.

[Then, with no warning, he attacks, swords swirling. His attack style is smooth and straightforward, like water. He's holding back a little on strength, as he's taller and older than his opponent, but his form is perfectly serious.]

Ahaha... thanks. I've been practicing a lot, so I'm way better than I used to be. [ She's still 90% self taught and it shows, but she's at least refined her technique a bit. ] You won't hold back, right?

[ The lack of weapon isn't surprising to her; she summons her own, after all, and she's used to others doing the same by now. But it does still make her curious — she has no idea what she'll be facing. ]

[ Her answer comes in the form of a crimson longsword materializing in Saber's right hand. Her expression doesn't change, but there's a glint of steel in her eyes. She doesn't go into a stance just yet, but her next words would show why. ]

That depends: those who I hold no mercy for are often ones that I intend to go for the kill. Allies, though we may be, if you ask for that much, it is as much a threat to my life as any other. It'd make things fair! Shall you do the same?

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[ She grins when she hears his voice — now that she's in a better mood, she feels bad about how much time she's spent hiding away from everyone she knows. It's time to make amends. ]

Ahaha, maybe. I've never been taught or anything, but I'm pretty good at this now. [ By her standards, anyway. She's at least not just slashing blindly anymore. ] What's your weapon? I haven't fought against a whole lot yet, so you can use whatever you want.

Mine would kinda be cheating - [he smiles apologetically and shows her his gun] unless I try to knock you over the head with it or something, and I don't think I like my odds in that. I can uh, pick something else up.

[Fight with whatever's at hand - that's his specialty really.]

[ She was prepared, but the attack still takes her off guard. While she has a lot of experience fighting, it's usually been against monsters; opponents with proper technique and strategy are relatively new.

Her own swords lash out instinctively to meet his own, blocking the attack midway. The surprise fades quickly, and she pushes back hard, aiming to put him off balance and lunge forward — entirely ignorant of how exposed the move will leave her if she misses. ]

[After the festival - fun as it was - Kido felt like holing up for a while. But between scouting and working on starting up the Mekakushi Dan again, she hasn't gotten any time to relax.

Despite having her iPod on her, she's really curious about the music here. She asked around and found out there is a music room. It was pretty exciting so she headed over immediately.

For a moment, she thinks she's found it at a downtime with no one there - and then she hears a snore.]

...Ah. [She feels a little bad. The girls is sleeping pretty good and she doesn't want to scare her, but...

She leans down.]

Oi.

[ Saber how do you even lift that. She blinks, then nods; shifting weight onto her back foot and holding her swords up. ]

I'm pretty hard to kill. [ She has no idea what Saber's capabilities are, but it's true, if a little morbid. ] So yeah, I won't go easy. I've gotta be prepared for anything, right?

[ Their enemies won't hold back. The way Saber talks might be a little intimidating, but she can't let that stop her. ]

A commendable answer! I shall have to test the strength of your words to see if they match your skill with a blade.

[ She starts an elaborate gesture with her blade, twirling her sword before holding it in a stance. ]

Now then, let us begin a glorious dance!

Actually — that's fine. I think a lot of bad guys use guns, so I kinda need the practice.

[ She says this way too casually, given the subject matter — so she stops to explain after a moment. ]

My healing's really good. If you hit me, it'll fix up right away. I probably won't even feel it. [ Nooot entirely true, but close enough. ] I can't get any better without trying, right?

[ Sayaka's normally a light sleeper out of necessity, but from time to time, she slips back into old habits. It takes a second for her to react, but then she sits up with a start; book falling to the ground at her feet. ]

Ah, geez! Was I asleep? [ She glances around, worried — the fact they're the only ones in the room seems to calm her a bit, though she still looks embarrassed. ] I'm sorry if I interrupted you!

You're not gonna feel a bullet hole?

[Raised eyebrow is raised - he definitely should spend more time getting to know his flatmate. That goes on the to-do list.]

And if I hit a vital organ? You're not gonna die? [This isn't something to toy around with.]

It's okay. I only just got here. I was looking for this place...

[She crouches down and picks up Sayaka's fallen book, glancing at the cover. A gentle smile can be seen just over her muffler.

Well, of course a girl here would be reading about music, right? Still... it already relaxes her.]

Is this the kind you play?

[ It's obvious even to Sayaka that she's facing someone with far more experience. From the way Saber carries herself to her stance, she gives off a majestic air, and she can't help feeling a little nervous. Her healing is good, but they've promised not to hold back and who knows what that might mean?

But nerves won't help her here. She raises her swords, leaps forward like she would in any other fight — both blades slice downward, a move designed more to get a read on Saber's technique than to actually hit. ]

[ She allows Sayaka to get within range of her own sword, and in movements that could barely even be seen, she flicks those Sayaka's blades away. Though she said she would give no quarter, she'll use these early exchange of hits to really ascertain Sayaka's experience. Outright murder isn't really a style she'd use unless pressed to extremes.

Perhaps the girl might get a feel of the barely restrained power in her blows, right before Saber cocks her arm back and thrusts forward with enough force to make the air whistle in protest. ]

[ Sayaka has no easy way of gauging someone's strength, but as she quickly finds out, she doesn't need to. Saber's power is something she can immediately feel, and she doesn't even try to stand up to it — dodging to the side and letting her magic take care of the deep gash her shoulder receives in the process.

One thing is already clear: she can't compete against that in close quarters. She flicks off the safety on her swords and takes aim at Saber, launching the pair of blades much like she did to the training dummy minutes before. ]

[ Instead of dodging, Saber holds her ground to bounce those swords off of her own. Like baseball, but with swords! These weapons were infused with magic of some kind, and with her own meager Magic Resistance, she'd hate to be caught in one of those.

So she keeps moving forward. Each sword bounces off, she takes a step. Sayaka must have realized she'd be overwhelmed within the given range of her longsword. But since she did ask for this...

A step is taken, and it immediately sends Saber bursting forth in breakneck speed, deflecting incoming swords that Sayaka might be throwing further. ]

Well... I don't have much experience with the second part, but it should be fine. [ She'd lost an eye, once; organs surely couldn't be too different. ] I'm pretty good at blocking out pain.

[ It's around there that she notices his raised eyebrow, and laughs a little sheepishly. The explanation is a rather sudden one (and probably unnerving, but she never picks up on that). ]

Besides, I'm not trying to get hit. If I'm fast enough, it won't even matter.

[ She's still embarrassed, but looks clearly relieved at her answer. After another quick sleep of the room, she calms down a bit; rubbing her eyes and glancing at the book. ]

No, I... I don't play at all. That's why I come here. [ ... She realizes that makes zero sense, and after a moment: ] I like listening, and nobody minds so long as I'm quiet. It's kinda nice.

That's a pretty big risk to take for an if.

[He shakes his head. While his dad would probably celebrate her death if the worst happened - one freak less in the universe and all that - he never saw eye to eye with that attitude. And he kinda likes her. So no murder's happening here.]

No, I don't like it. We can load it up with rock salt and you can pretend you've sustained a real hit and are out if it goes that way. I'm not using live ammo on you. Gotta warn you though - you better be really good at blocking out that pain cuz from the range you'll have to get to to hit with a sword -- it hurts like a bitch.

[A pause and then he continues because -- yeah he might have to point that out.]

And I'm uh - completely human so if you impale me I'm pretty much gone. So let's not do that - ok?

[ She times Saber's steps, bracing herself to take a leap backwards when the time is right. Unfortunately, she didn't count on the sudden burst of speed — caught unaware, she has no time to shift her balance enough to make the jump, and instead has to face the other woman head-on. ]

Ah, geez—

[ It's a bad situation to be caught in, and she knows it. She brings her swords up, making no attempt to do anything except put something between her and that longsword. Even a few seconds gives her time enough to initiate a counterattack; the air around her shifts as swords start to form, a dozen blades pointing directly down at Saber. ]

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