rakuen | Battle [Wednesday]

Dave Strider vs. Estonia
Weapons: Sora Himoto and Sis Strider
Location: Battle Arena
Time of day: Afternoon; After School

Dave didn't know what to expect. He didn't know who had Sis, so he couldn't assume whether this would be a hard match up or not. He was going to assume it would be troublesome. It was safer to assume the worst in this place, considering some of the matches he had went through.

But he was determined to get Sis. It was stupid, now that he thought about it. Almost kind of clingy. But he wanted her around and god damn it, it's pretty messed up when you can't even touch your own sibling. It was easy to convince Sora to be his weapon for the match. The girl was easily excited about most things, and he guessed the chance to meet Sis was a pretty good incentive for the other.

He stood in the Battle Arena, fidgeting with the glove in his hand idly, ready (or hoping he was ready) for his opponent. But at the same time, he didn't feel too tense. It was almost like strifing with Sis. And that was a familiar feel in a place that wasn't familiar at all.

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It was Estonia's first time in the Battle Arena, although she had walked past it on occasion. Slender and pale, she was of average hight and build for the most stereotypical of geeky high school students. Typecasting to a tee, at least to look at her. She pulled her glove from her bag as she looked around, making her way over to who she assumed she would be fighting.

"Sis should be here any moment now," Estonia said casually, looking over both Dave and Sora. "I asked her to meet us."

Considering John was pretty nerdy but apparently went badass with a hammer, yeah, he wasn't going to assume. Plus, he was kind of skinny for his age, even if he had been always strifing with Sis. So body types mean jack shit to him. He put the glove on and gave her a curt nod, that he heard her and understood her.

Hopefully Estonia wasn't the type for small talk since, well, that shit is kind of hard to do when you can't make small talk. Or talk.

Sis arrived shortly after Estonia announced she would be coming. She had gotten up and ready early that morning, mainly to avoid the crowd in her room. She hadn't been too fond of having roommates.

She walked into the Battle area, hands in her pockets. She caught the sight of Dave- determined and ready. She smirked, standing at Estonia's side. Once again, on the opposing side of her little brother. This was going to be no different than a good strife if Dave put the mindset on himself.

"I have arrived as you asked of me Estonia."

"Excellent. Any issues from anyone before we begin?" Estonia looked among the three others there with her as she slid her glove on, ready to start if they were.

Other than staring in apparent delight at the older Strider - Dave had a sister? That was great! - Sora figured introductions could wait until afterwards.

"Ready," she said, instead. "Everyone, let's have a great battle! Good luck, Dave, Estonia!"

Dave slipped the glove onto his hand before pulling the weapon out of Sora (ignoring Sora being kind of embarrassing and sounding very much like a cheerleader). He wasn't actually too surprised to see that it was a sword. With all the knight business she mentioned, he'd be surprised if it wasn't a sword.

He brandished it and held it out in front of him, ready for Estonia to do the same thing. He knew Sis was a sword. He'd curb stomp this place if it gave her something else otherwise.

Sis turned towards Estonia. Nodding at her. She was ready to watch the fight ahead of them. Perhaps even attempt to tone down this girl. Correction Dave, your sister has a pretty shitty sword. Remember that Katana from Ebay? Yeah. It's probably that one.

"Don't hold back on him." She smirked. "He is well trained."

"Noted," Estonia said, sort of absently, as she drew the sword from Sis. The balance of the katana didn't make it her ideal weapon, but she would do her best. Adjusting her grip a few times, she then gave one smooth brandish of the sword and moved into a defensive position, watching Dave and waiting for him to make the first move.

He saw that Estonia was going into a defensive position. Alright. He'll start on the offense. He didn't know how quick Estonia was, but he was hoping Sora's agility upgrade would give him some extra edge at the very least.

Gripping the sword, he charged towards her, sword raised to deal a vertical slash.

Sis motioned for Dave's weapon to step aside with her. This was a battle between Dave and Estonia. The outcome already undetermined. She was quite sure Dave may win- he was fighting to have her. It was sad that Strider's knew one another all too well.

"Pleased to meet you, Dave's weapon."

"It's nice to meet you too," Sora dutifully followed her to a spot out of immediate battle range. "My name's Sora!" And then, because she'd not really had much of an explanation out of Dave, "You're his big sister?"

Estonia readied herself, meeting the first slash cleanly with her blade, although adjusting to the force behind it made a quick bend of her knees necessary. Quick though it was, she rebounded with equal speed, swinging almost clumsily, but with a good deal of force, at Dave. Another few strikes and she'd be back in form with it, but she wasn't off to a terribly impressive start.

He jumped back and away from the swing. He could tell that swords weren't something she was entirely used to, but he could also tell that she had skills with them. Which meant that this fight would get harder the longer they fought.

Shit, well, a good sword fight is always nice. He readies himself before trying to aim another slash at her.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Sora. I am indeed Dave Strider's older sister. We share the same family name, and everything, isn't that special?" Sis was dripping with sarcasm. She didn't care much for this nonsense.

Her eyes became focused on the battle. Little pangs racking her body every so often. Dave was fighting hard. Her poor child.

"Family is always special," it was pretty obvious the sarcasm had gone completely over Sora's head as she too watched the battle unfold. "It must be nice to be able to protect him here, too."

The next slash from Dave was met with another block from Estonia, stepping back to absorb some of the shock of it for Sis' sake. Then she lunged forward again, aiming her blade for what she guessed to be her opponent's dominant arm.

In his current stance, he wouldn't be able to block that hit. Shit. He'll do the next best thing. Dave was quick to shift his body. He'd take the hit, but he needed to make sure he could at least fight. If she took out his dominant hand, he'd might as well throw the towel in then and there.

But he swung at her as soon as he was sure he saw an opening. There was no point in dwelling on injuries.

Battle [Wednesday]

Dave Strider vs. Estonia

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aaaa sorry estonia and dave d'you want to split into another thread

I can be up for that!

I'm fine with that too!