✿ Thirty-Fourth Ink Drop ✿ - [Action| Voice]

[chiisaichou]

[Miyabi woke with a start, finding herself sitting on a rock in the snow, leaning against her sword and sheath. Rubbing her eyes, she caught a glimpse of something shimmering off to the side. Wh-What--]

Mallet...?

[What in the--oh...oh, that's right. She'd made herself bigger the previous day, to practice...for the war. Miyabi closed her eyes,

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[Voice] I feel like I should re-introduce myself, it's been so long >.>

[skulljokelol]

[It doesn't take a wild guess to figure out why she's needing to practice. He wishes it did.]

I happen to be a swordsman myself, Miyabi-san. I would be happy to assist... if you would meet one condition.

[Voice] ngl I was so excited to see this. |D;;

[chiisaichou]

[Oh, my. That's a voice she hasn't heard in quite some time! Regardless, that just makes the girl smile even more, even though she's so tired already.]

Brook! It's so good to hear from you again! Ah, and thank you so much. What's the condition? [She's kind of hesitant to answer yes or no to it off the bat. Hopefully, it's something she can manage. Miyabi really hates to lie to her friends.]

[Voice] asdfghjkl <3

[skulljokelol]

Yohohoho! It's been some time, I know. My fault, of course, but hence the condition!

Join me for tea and crumpets once we have finished? [The poor thing sounds tired enough as she is now, and Brook has always been of the opinion that sometimes the best way to deal with the present is to get your mind off of it for a while.]

[Voice] <333 although now I must sleep for it is 2am, ffff

[chiisaichou]

No, no, it's fine. I'm also at fault for not looking for you. Heh...we've all been busy, huh?

Oh, of course I will! [Even though she has no idea what crumpets are.] That sounds amazing, Brook, thank you! Maybe you could play another song, too? Please? I haven't heard them in so long.

[Voice] No worries! Sleep well!

[skulljokelol]

I'll be certain to bring my violin along! Shall I meet you in about an hour's time, then?

[Voice] \o/

[chiisaichou]

That's perfect. [She can rest for a few minutes, practice more, then rest again until he gets here.] I'm pretty close to the battledome thing. Thank you again, Brook!

[Voice]

[skulljokelol]

Splendid! Then I will see you shortly.

[And then as he's shutting the journal:] Ah, but having no eyes, I can't see anything at all! Yohohoho!

[True to his word, he'll show up about an hour later. Did she say near or inside? Hm. Well he'll just call out until he bumps into her.] Miyabi-san?

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[chiisaichou]

[She chuckles at the little mutter as she closes her journal as well, and waits, practices, and waits again. She was just finishing catching her breath when the familiar sound of Brook's voice rang out through the trees. Bounding up, she calls back.]

I'm over here!! Follow my voice! [Or the wispy traces of white mist.]

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[skulljokelol]

[That he does, watching the mist with some interest as he goes. His attention quickly switches over to Miyabi once he does come across her, though.] Ah! I see that you are bigger again. I thought that your voice sounded different on the journals.

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[chiisaichou]

[Miyabi looks a little less fatigued, but she's still pretty tired from exerting herself a moment ago. Regardless, she smiles as she stands up from the rock she was sitting on, moving over to greet her friend.]

That's right! I used the Mallet today to get bigger for practice. [She points to the tree aforementioned mallet is bouncing happily under.] I couldn't expect to fight someone at my real size, could I? That'd be a little unfair.

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[skulljokelol]

I suppose that would leave you at a disadvantage, yes! It's a good thing that you have it. [You know. For later. He's glad that you'll be able to use that advantage on the draft.]

Are you ready to begin then?

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[chiisaichou]

[She's just glad she has the mallet just to practice, really. Big or small, she'd take on the draft regardless. But she nods to both statements, standing up and unsheathing her sword.]

Yes, I'm ready. You don't mind if I test a Brush Skill I've been practicing on you, do you? You won't get hurt, I promise. It's nothing like most of the others. [Like making bombs, fire, or lightning.]

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[skulljokelol]

[He remembers the cherry bombs. Fairly well, actually. >.>

But he just bobs his head in a nod, unsheathing his sword from his cane as well.] Feel free to do so! But ah... what does it do, then?

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[chiisaichou]

It creates a thick mist that slows down the flow of time for a little bit. I can only manage a few seconds right now, but it'll still be really useful. So I need you to come at me. The faster you can, the better!

That way I'll know if it's working.

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[skulljokelol]

Very well, then! I should be a good person to practice this on, I think. [If you can slow him down? The Third Party won't be much of a problem at all.] At your word, my dear.

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[chiisaichou]

[Perfect. Miyabi nods, then takes up a defensive stance, her smile fading into a look of pure seriousness.] I'm ready!