video † looking for duel

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[video]

[The man on the screen is a bit tall, if the camera angle is any indication. He is dressed in a tight navy uniform and a cape. Someone please tell him that Halloween isn't for another month.

He has a rather frightening stare, though. Maybe... tell him next time.]

I require a sparring partner. I use a sword and shield, but you can use whatever you're comfortable with. I know some magic as well.

[A pause.]

Meet me in District 2, in the small park at [intersection].

[He shuts the feed off after an awkward silence.]

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[foolish_seal]

[ooc:On this post is fine.]

[Hopefully his Personae could make up for what he lacked in training.]

Whatever. I'll be there in a moment.

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Very well.

[He shrugs off the 'whatever' like it's nothing. He's dealt with a bitter teenager for four thousand years and he wasn't even related.

The sight that greets Minato is serene, if not a little empty. The park is little more than grass, save for Kratos waiting patiently near the edge. There's a buckler strapped to his arm and a long sword at his side; he seems to be staring at Minato intently, even from this distance.]

[foolish_seal]

[This dude is not messing around. Well, too late to turn back now.]

[Minato approaches with a longsword of his own at one side, and his Evoker resting in its holster just below it. He meets the man's gaze, returning the glare as he stops a short distance away, sizing up his would-be opponent. He could say something, but in this situation, he figures that the best sort of greeting would be to simply draw the sword and ready himself. Let his actions speak for him.]

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[Kratos glances at the holster curiously, but doesn't remark on it. Who brings guns to a swordfight? Still, he sees Minato's readiness and faces it with his own. Kratos' form is relaxed yet prepared. He seems like the kind of guy who could slice a fly in half.]

My name is Kratos. If you wish to stop, you have only to say it. This is practice.

[He draws his sword.]

[foolish_seal]

Minato. Don't worry about me.

[If there's one thing he's good at, it's being stubborn and standing his ground far beyond what would be smart to do. He decides to take the initative, quickly closing the distance between them and gives a thrust of his sword, more testing the waters than anything else.]

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[Kratos meets him easily. He moves way too quickly for a normal person, that much is evident; he deflects Minato's sword with his own, already following up with a matching thrust towards his side.

It's only a spar, though. If Minato manages to get hit, it'd only be like a tag. Kratos isn't out for kidneys.]