asgardeventide | 03 - Video / Action at Freya

[Unlike in previous video posts, there are no bandages on Maya's right shoulder, no sling, and her nodachi isn't in the bag she usually keeps it in. No, the beautiful sword with the swirling dragon about the sheath is resting on her shoulder as she stands before the Freya Welcome House.]

I know it's been a couple weeks since I started at the Citadel, but allow me to introduce myself. I'm Natsume Maya, and I'm one of the Citadel's instructors. I teach the sword and meditation techniques. Unlike the other sword instructors, my specialty is the Japanese style of sword. For those of you from non-Earth worlds, if the sword's blade is single-edged and has a curve to it, I can teach it. I offer lessons three times a week for sword, twice a week for meditation. If you're interested, come to the Citadel and sign up.

Now, the Citadel has a code for chivalrous behavior always within it and while taking classes there. If chivalry isn't your thing and you still want to learn, contact me privately. I do give lessons of a less than chivalrous nature on my own time, but understand that they are not easy.

On another note, my fellow Freya members, I would like to start a little house camaraderie here in the form of a martial arts club. If you are a member of Freya and know martial arts, come down to the common room. [She gives a cocky smirk.] The best fighters don't always end up in Thor.

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To look past initial prejudice requires ability I've come not to expect from most humans.

Most people are spiritually blind. And stupid.

[...You know what, you're okay]

How rare it is to speak with someone who doesn't attempt to prove me wrong on that account.

You must not keep intelligent company. [She snorts.] Then again, neither do I.

Intelligent company is hard to find. [Aside from Lord Galcian, anyway, but he's not anywhere to be found here.]

It hides itself well.

I know I already said this in my advertizing schpiel, but I'm Natsume Maya. And you are?

Natsume Maya, Citadel instructor of sword and meditation techniques, of Freya house. Yes, I remember.

Ramirez.

Minorly impressive. A pleasure, Ramirez.

And I suppose I can say the same.

For once.

Well, we could continue talking about the irritations of the idiots here or I could ask you about martial arts.

Do you practice?

My area of expertise resides in swordplay.

Which style do you practice?

[COMPLICATED QUESTION.]

A specialized style, taught by my culture. Though most of the techniques are rendered fundamentally useless here.

[Patience, Maya. She draws in a slow breath.]

Describe your blade. That will tell me enough.

Silver, jagged edge near the guard that straightens to a thin point.

[Maya hums a moment.]

That sounds like a rapier - a European style that's light with thrusting attacks over slashing attacks, usually a circular style of fighting. I take it you're quick on your feet?

03 - Video / Action at Freya

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