19th Spark || [Video/Action] Backdated to 5/15
[As usual, Merlin's latest broadcast begins with silence. Wait...silence? Unusual as this is, it appears to be the case. Just visible in the frame of the video, Merlin stands completely still, his side facing the camera. His attention is focused on something off-screen, though the long, thick stick he holds in front of him trembles slightly in his grip.]
I'm ready. [His voice rings out clearly.]
[There's a small sigh from just off screen, in the direction that Merlin is facing, before there's footsteps on the grass. The camera angle keeps anyone watching from getting a full view of what's going on for a while, but eventually, Lightning steps into view with a stick of her own in her right hand. Her eyes are narrowed as she circles Merlin like some kind of predator, before she steps forward and strikes, seeming to strike at the stick in his hands before jumping back, having been only faking this attack.]
Then act like it. Stop shaking and defend yourself. [Lightning's voice is stern but not unkind. The faster Merlin learns this the better off he'd be.]
[The grip tightens and Merlin raises the stick higher, shifting uneasily as Lightning circles him. This--this is familiar, if he ignores the different heft of the "sword," ignores the feeling of wood where metal should be, and pretends the voice is just a touch more mocking and playful.] Right.
I can do that. [With that, he tenses, then lunges forward, aiming for Lightning's stick.]
[Lightning meets him blow for blow, not giving or taking an inch of ground no matter how hard Merlin attacks. It's obvious she's had more practice and still has a militaristic approach to swordfighting, but she's not giving it entirely her all. She's letting him attack before stepping aside, aiming to knock the stick from his hands and to see how he'll react.]
[Furrowing his brows in concentration, Merlin hop-steps--not the most graceful of dodges, but hey it works--out of the way and raises his stick to block. It's clear he's misjudged the distance when Lightning's stick raps against his fingers rather than his stick; Merlin winces, drawing back.]
Sorry, that was my fault. [Shaking out the smarting hand, Merlin glances back at the camera.] Did you catch all that, Cius?
[Another sigh from Lightning, and she lowers her stick while relaxing her stance. It's obvious this is going to take a lot of work, but she's ready for it. Question is...is Merlin?] We'll keep working on it.
Don't worry, Lightning. I'll keep practicing. [He meets her gaze firmly, then directs his attention back to the camera as he makes his way over. The feed wobbles and blurs as Merlin takes the Gear from his Lucario. And freezes.
Wait. It's--Cius, don't tell me you were sending the video?! [Merlin fumbles with the device and it goes clattering to the floor. The feed ends abruptly on Merlin's startled yelp.]
(OOC: The Red Font represents Lightning's speech. Just as a note, replies will be given by either Merlin or Lightning, maybe even both.)
I'm ready. [His voice rings out clearly.]
[There's a small sigh from just off screen, in the direction that Merlin is facing, before there's footsteps on the grass. The camera angle keeps anyone watching from getting a full view of what's going on for a while, but eventually, Lightning steps into view with a stick of her own in her right hand. Her eyes are narrowed as she circles Merlin like some kind of predator, before she steps forward and strikes, seeming to strike at the stick in his hands before jumping back, having been only faking this attack.]
Then act like it. Stop shaking and defend yourself. [Lightning's voice is stern but not unkind. The faster Merlin learns this the better off he'd be.]
[The grip tightens and Merlin raises the stick higher, shifting uneasily as Lightning circles him. This--this is familiar, if he ignores the different heft of the "sword," ignores the feeling of wood where metal should be, and pretends the voice is just a touch more mocking and playful.] Right.
I can do that. [With that, he tenses, then lunges forward, aiming for Lightning's stick.]
[Lightning meets him blow for blow, not giving or taking an inch of ground no matter how hard Merlin attacks. It's obvious she's had more practice and still has a militaristic approach to swordfighting, but she's not giving it entirely her all. She's letting him attack before stepping aside, aiming to knock the stick from his hands and to see how he'll react.]
[Furrowing his brows in concentration, Merlin hop-steps--not the most graceful of dodges, but hey it works--out of the way and raises his stick to block. It's clear he's misjudged the distance when Lightning's stick raps against his fingers rather than his stick; Merlin winces, drawing back.]
Sorry, that was my fault. [Shaking out the smarting hand, Merlin glances back at the camera.] Did you catch all that, Cius?
[Another sigh from Lightning, and she lowers her stick while relaxing her stance. It's obvious this is going to take a lot of work, but she's ready for it. Question is...is Merlin?] We'll keep working on it.
Don't worry, Lightning. I'll keep practicing. [He meets her gaze firmly, then directs his attention back to the camera as he makes his way over. The feed wobbles and blurs as Merlin takes the Gear from his Lucario. And freezes.
Wait. It's--Cius, don't tell me you were sending the video?! [Merlin fumbles with the device and it goes clattering to the floor. The feed ends abruptly on Merlin's startled yelp.]
(OOC: The Red Font represents Lightning's speech. Just as a note, replies will be given by either Merlin or Lightning, maybe even both.)