Lucy's magnificent rod (Lucy)

[Corwin]

"I can use swords or dodge gracefully," Lucy responds, trying to put her relevant skills in the offered terms. "Gymnastics, not so much. And while I do have a minor gift for dancing, I tend to focus on becoming a better lecturer. As for the magic, yes, I am quite knowledgeable about that subject, Miss Mirima." Pausing briefly, she asks, "How should I go about seeing whether this approach is for me?"

[Anastasia]

"Take a few lessons with me," Mirima says, "Learn, express yourself, see if this your soul calls out for this grace."

[Corwin]

"Alright," Lucy readily agrees.

[Anastasia]

"Then we will begin immediately," Mirima says, "Come with me."

[Corwin]

While she had hoped for a more intellectual discussion, Lucy knows quite well that some things are only learned through doing!

[Anastasia]

Are you interested in this class at all, Lucy, or is this just an RP thing?

[Corwin]

It's mostly RP. I'm interested in friendship with Mirima and the Graceful Blow!

[Anastasia]

Soon enough it's sword practice with Mirima, going through the paces...

Go ahead and set yourself up.

[Corwin]

Lucy is wielding a massive black sword half her height. The way her stance compensates for its weight suggests she won't be making any swift lunges any time soon, yet the sword's sheer bulk is enough to partially shield her from the inevitable retaliation.

"I prefer a fighting style that is a combination of the defensive and the ranged," she admits to Mirima. "Although I won't be using the latter, since I've yet to find a way to keep those attacks safe."

[Anastasia]

Mirima watches you practice, each swing analyzed. "How so do you mean?" Mirima asks, "From counter attacks?"

[Corwin]

Picking out a suitable target, Lucy throws the greatsword with far more strength than she has a right to! "Like this," she responds, as the blade returns to her hand and she staggers at the weight before finding her balance.

whirling blade!

[Anastasia]

"Aaah, a worthy spell," Mirima says, "A popular one in the Graceful Blow."

[Corwin]

"I'm glad you think so, Miss Mirima!"

[Anastasia]

"Of course, you must dedicate yourself to proceed further in our training," Mirima says, "It's intensive and not for half measures. The occasional practice will help, but learning more, how to blend magic and blade together into an apparent defense, is difficult."

[Corwin]

"I actually find myself fascinated with the ultimate art of your style, Miss Mirima," Lucy admits. "Might I be so bold as to request a demonstration?"