Round 4 | Day 4 - [See the Setting Sun]

[shishi_sonson]

Zoro Roronoa vs. Sherlock Holmes

Weapons: Theta Buckley, Lloyd Asplund
Location: Main Courtyard
Time of day: Late Morning

If the truth were to be known, Zoro actually felt a little nervous about this battle. 'Nervous' may have been the wrong word to use, though - excitement, however, was too strong on the opposite side. Either way, there was a thrill to be sure, one that sent a current of pure lightning running up and down the length of his spine.

But why? Zoro had faced dozens of opponents before; strong ones, enemies capable of ripping apart galleons with their bare hands and foes as fast or as powerful as gods, so a powerless battle here would hardly be anything dramatic.

While there was something to be said about the danger of having his real, hard-earned strength removed and being forced to fight without it, the thrill today came from fighting with a less-than-orthodox weapon; more specifically, the thrill of not knowing if he could win in such a fashion.

Standing in the center of the courtyard, though, Zoro showed no sign of his inner discomposure. As always, his arms locked over his chest, he stared straight ahead with an aire of discipline, while still somehow exuding the unequivocal sense of tangibile bloodlust and ferocity. With Theta beside him, his Weapon of choice for his second battle of the day, he waited for his opponent to arrive.

Zoro glanced at her from the side, but he did so as briefly as possible, hoping she wouldn't notice. The challenge had been issued so quickly that he hadn't even had a chance to practice with her 'weapon' - marbles. An unconventional means of fighting to be certain, Zoro had thought of a few crazy ways that he might be able to fight effectively with her, but as the saying goes, 'all the best laid plans'...

He wanted to win, though. Not just for himself, for the chance to determine how successful his training had been, but perhaps for the long-shot chance to prove to Theta...well, prove something to her about her attitude. He hadn't quite figured out just what yet.


"Hmph..." he grunted, sounding oddly impatient for someone who normally prided himself on his conduct. "C'mon, buddy. It'd be great to get this over with."

Comments

[ergaleomancer]

She frowns softly, not sure what to say to that. All in all, it sounds like it's her fault, then. She nods quietly, trying to smile again. She manages, but it's obviously for politeness' sake. "Oh... I'm grateful you went to such lengths for me."

[bitofafiction]

He shrugs.

"I'd have done the same for anyone. You wanted to leave him; he did not let you. I won't stand for that."

[ergaleomancer]

"Mm...he wasn't so bad once I had a chance to really talk to him..." She sighed, shaking her head. "I just got upset that Suzaku lost. You're not going to get in trouble for your 'magic trick', are you?"

[bitofafiction]

"The administration is generally quick about registering their displeasure. If I am not in trouble for it yet, I am not ever likely to be."

[ergaleomancer]

She nodded quietly, her smile firming up at that. "Well...I suppose as long as there won't be trouble~."

[bitofafiction]

"I am sure if I want trouble I can find other ways to get it," he says cheerfully.

[ergaleomancer]

"We~ell," she says, drawing her word out dramatically. "If it's going to be ~fun~, then perhaps you'd better invite me along for whatever you come up with~."

[bitofafiction]

"You may be sure I will consider it."

As to whether or not he actually issues such an invitation, well, that depends on his assessment of the risks.

[ergaleomancer]

Her face, for a moment, is the picture of shock. Then of careful plotting. Then she reaches for his hand, playfully whining. "Sherlo~ock, you wouldn't leave me o~out, would you~?"

[earlofpudding]

"I see no reason for him to include you, either~."

Suddenly, Lloyd. He lives to be an interruption. As ever, he sounds awfully cheerful, but at least he has cause today. Today's been a good day! He's walked over to give Sherlock a pat on the shoulder. "Good show! But if we're done here, I think it's time to go."

[bitofafiction]

"I will at all times include exactly those persons whom I think suitable to the task at hand," he says, smiling very prettily at her. "And if you will excuse me, I have some business to take care of, but I look forward to speaking with you again on the subject of trouble."

[ergaleomancer]

Theta was stunned wordless, which was a very unusual occurrence. Nonetheless, she was flabbergasted and couldn't come up with a single thing to say to him. She just watched him, wouldn't even stop him trying to leave. Of course, without that other young man around, she'd corner him to talk to him in the dorm later, she firmly thought to herself.