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mouselet

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:04 pm
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Seven days had passed since her utter defeat at the paws of Katranak and Anwar had spent the time working herself up for her next attempt to join the pride. She'd come so far and refused to give up after a single defeat. As much as Katranak had clearly been at her peak that day, Anwar had just as obviously failed to live up to her potential and experience.

Some of that could be blamed on the unfamiliar terrain - no Stormborn had much experience with sand. But mostly Anwar blamed herself and her mental state. She'd been too angry, too eager. Neither were good emotions to win a battle.

Today the lioness was calmer. Hopefully it would serve her in good stead.

"Who will host my challenge today?" she asked the dunes aloud, looking for her would-be opponent.  
PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:24 pm
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Though Katranak was present near the border where challengers approached the pride, she was not the one who came out to meet Anwar this time. Another dark lioness approached, this one visibly older but still strong. Xiuhcoatl was having a hard time figuring out what to think of all the rumours going around and had chosen to throw herself into what she knew. She was more than happy to face off against a repeat visitor.

"Good afternoon," she said, looking downright pleasant, especially compared to Katranak. Xiu didn't have a small shadow to observe the fight with them and she didn't follow quite the same pattern as Katranak, either. She went in a small circle before settling on a starting point and stood at the ready.

"Let's see what you can do now."  


Ecavi

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:26 pm
"Very well," Anwar replied, sizing up her new opponent. Darker and older, but neither of those things meant anything to the smaller lioness. Without a familiar, but again, nothing that Anwar really cared about.

In truth, what she cared about was her own performance. To do better than before was all the former Captain asked of herself. A quick few steps towards her opponent and Anwar struck a glancing blow as she passed. She would not let herself get trapped and pinned this day.  
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:27 pm
Roll 1: Glancing Blow!
Total: 2

It wasn't unusual for challengers to be fairly quiet as they battled their way into the Motoujamii, and Xiu was a guard who spent a fair bit of time out here observing if not dealing with challengers herself.. but she never really did get the hang of letting them silently try to beat her down. It was almost as interesting to talk to them as it was to fight, and most interesting to talk to them while fighting.

"Do you have a name?" she said, jumping back and barely dodging a blow before leaping to the side and reaching right back out at Anwar.  


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:31 pm
The blow wasn't as well-aimed as a person could hope and Anwar began to feel somewhat hopeful this time around. She could only pray she wasn't being premature.

"Anwar," the lioness grunted as she tried to connect again. Unfortunately, she missed. Lesson learned - this was why she didn't talk and fight at the same time.  
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:33 pm
Roll 2: Hit!
Total: 5

"Anwar," she repeated thoughtfully, dodging, "You outsiders always have such interesting names. I'm Xiuhcoatl."

Unlike her opponent, she didn't seem to mind chatting and fighting simultaneously at all. She moved naturally from dodging Anwar's attack to retaliating with her own, and she connected soundly.. but she didn't let that stop her, either, and she kept on moving. Xiu's strategy was obviously to remain a moving target and see how Anwar handled that.  


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:37 pm
A growl escaped Anwar's lips as she took the hit. No. She wouldn't let her anger have free reign. This was too important to lose control.

Frankly, there was never a good time to lose control. That's how she'd become a Reaver and then a Captain. She wasn't about to start bad habits elsewhere.

Focus. Breathe. Don't just flail around. The smaller lioness closed her eyes to focus on centering herself once more, refusing to attack for the sake of attacking.  
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:38 pm
Roll 3: Hit!
Total: 8

Xiu noticed that Anwar stopped talking but she didn't do anything with that information unless the lioness closed her eyes to try to get control of herself and the situation again. Unfortunately, the Firekin was ready to strike at the narrowest opening and landed a sharp shove before the Captain could open her eyes again.

"Don't look away," she warned, "You don't know what I'm capable of yet."

While Xiu had never advanced very far in the ranks, she was a very capable guard and spent a lot of time training herself and younger lions. She recognized the strategy, but it was a huge risk, especially so early.  


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:44 pm
Anwar's eyes flew open as she was addressed yet again. The older lioness' advice was warranted, but it had been a long time since Anwar had solicited anyone for any kind of guidance. She'd always been able to figure things out for herself before, and wasn't about to rely on anyone else.

Ignoring the other's talk, the smaller lioness darted in again for another glancing blow.  
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:47 pm
Roll 4: Miss!
Total: 9

The look that Anwar gave her spoke volumes about her experience and personality. Xiu could tell she was a capable fighter but she didn't seem to have the same kind of training. Not every Firekin liked taking advice but most of them got used to it.. this lioness was clearly having a very bad time, and it wasn't the kind that happened when someone was genuinely outmatched.

"Better!" she remarked, barely dodging out of the way as Anwar rushed in to strike. Stumbling, Xiu tried to retaliate but this time she could not catch her opponent. It earned her a laugh, even as she was left wide open after fumbling.

"Good, good!"  


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:53 pm
She had not come all this way and suffered a defeat already to be mothered. No, no, Anwar could not give in to anger. No matter how much the chatterbox deserved it. Stay calm and focused. That was the way to win.

The other lioness' fumbling was distracting however and Anwar managed to slip on the sand again and end up on her knees. Ugh. Did she even want to live in this damned desert?  
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:55 pm
Roll 5: Bide
Total: 11 - Xiuhcoatl wins

Xiu could practically see the thoughts flying through Anwar's mind, it was a lot of cursing but it was also a concentrated effort to stay calm and focused.. but it wasn't enough. When her opponent slipped on her way to attempt another attack, the dark Firekin jumped back. She wouldn't attack while the lioness was down.

"Looks like we'll be seeing you next week," she said.  


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mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm

PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:00 pm
Anwar cursed under her breath and retreated again, giving the other lioness a dark look. This wasn't the end of it. No, it was just the beginning. And Anwar refused to give up.  
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