District One Tournament Day One: Rior vs Metz

I've been practicing for the past week, working with each weapon to determine which I should use for the tournament. I want to spice it up more than just using my sword, so I started experimenting a bit more with the glaives. This was my chance to prove my worth, to train myself into a worthy opponent once I make it to the games.

I step onto the field, and I almost laugh.

"Sure, Rior, but aren't you supposed to be at a playground or something?"

She was just a kid. My grandma would have chastised me for even thinking about fighting her. It was just another part of my life she disapproved of. But even though she was young, she must be good enough to be in this tournament. Her first strike showed that as she sliced against my hip.

Grabbing my weapon, I balance it, and I strike.

[Citrine attacks Sadie with glaive]
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[block lmao]

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"I'm not ten," she says, but she might as well be. She was young enough to still have four more chances left for the games. Quadruple mine.

But that's not the focus of this. Right now, I need to focus on striking her down. Shouldn't be too difficult. If I was taking down girls with her skill four years ago, I can do it now.

"You seem more like the one who's playing around." I parry her next strike, pulling my glaive upwards to stop her sword's advance. Pulling back a little, I prepare for my next attack, looking for an opening.

"If this counts as play time, get excited for work." This girl didn't know what she had gotten herself into. It's like what my grandma told me when I was younger: don't mess around with the big kids unless you know what you're doing.

[Citrine attacks Sadie with glaive]
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[SHALLOW CUT ON RIGHT THIGH, +3.5 dmg]

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Touching my stomach, I feel the blood pooling from where she had struck me, and I grin. This girl's got spunk and just a bit too much nerve. Her words hit me as I prepare my glaive again. I won't be caught off guard again, and it's clear that I can't underestimate her despite her youth.

"Nice shot, guess I should stop playing around then too."

I say, grinning. Looking at her, I balance my weapon in my hand, looking for another opening in her stance. It was difficult, and it was clear that she was experienced with her sword. I should've gone with that too rather than try something new, but oh well. I'll just have to make do with what I chose.

[Citrine attacks Sadie with glaive]
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[13123 -- Shallow Cut on Right Thigh -- 3.5 damage
(Glaive)]

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She stabs me again, and I grimace. I can't let her beat me. I need to show that I'm capable of fighting. Glowering, I ready my weapon again as she taunts me. It was fun, despite the pain, but the time for games was over. Playing around with her wasn't going to do anything, so I know I need to actually strike and make it count.

"You asked for it," I said with a grin, and struck again, swinging the glaive at her.

[Citrine attacks Sadie with glaive]
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[sc - 3.5]

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