Twenty-Third Ink Drop [Accidental Voice]

[chiisaichou]

[It's a windy day out today, but even that does not deter Luceti's tiniest resident from doing what she loves. Miyabi's not too far into the forest this time, more close to the rivers, and is struggling with the wind to keep her parchment in one place, and to not splatter ink over her paintings. Needless to say, her journal has been blown open by

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[Voice]

[chiisaichou]

I can show you. [Because she's sick of telling people and she wants to see if Asch would make a face like everyone else.] Are you at home?

[Voice]

[mirrorbirth]

[Wh- he doesn't want her to show him, he wants a simple answer. Curses.] Yeah. Why can't you just say it?

[Voice]

[chiisaichou]

Because you'd think I was crazy if I told you an odd, magical mallet appeared from the woods suddenly, hit me on the head, and made me grow much larger than I usually am. [Miyabi chuckles softly. Even knowing the truth it sounded like some sort of fairytale.]

If you're busy, I understand, though it would be nice to see you again.

[Voice]

[mirrorbirth]

[....She what. His bafflement is the only explanation for the following:] I don't care if you come over. What? Mallet...?

[Voice]

[chiisaichou]

[Her soft giggles get a little louder at the pause. She can just imagine your face, Asch, it's pretty funny. But she won't say anything about that - Miyabi's not rude.]

Then I'll be over in a little bit, if you're sure it's no problem. I'll be close by, actually. [Since she has to visit Peony first and the distance between your houses isn't much.] Just wait for me. I have a lot of people to see beforehand, heh. And I'll explain when I get there.

[Voice]

[mirrorbirth]

[Asch mumbles something only marginally agreeable and goes back to whatever he was doing beforehand. She can find him outside the house practicing when she comes by.]

[Action]

[chiisaichou]

[It's probably not for another hour that Miyabi is seen walking from house one one where Asch and Guy live. She's not dressed like she usually is - since her dress was smothered in red paint - but in a comfortable attire on a yellow, Chinese style sleeveless shirt and loose, black pants. She's also carrying her sword and sheath in her hand.

Asch may not recognize her right away, but there will be a small, young lady watching him practice with interest. She waits for a minute, then politely--]

Master Asch?

[Action]

[mirrorbirth]

[Asch pauses at the end of one of his swings, glancing over his shoulder at her. He doesn't recognize her in the slightest- he's used to a little bouncing ball of green light, not a young teenage girl. He straightens up, puzzled.]

What?

[Action] - Yellow light. Issun is green. :>

[chiisaichou]

[She blinks for a moment, then just giggles. Does she really look that different? ...Yes, but whatever. This face, Asch.]

I said I'd be over later. Did you forget? I'm sorry I took so long, though, I had many people to see.

[Action] oh bother. at least I was close |D

[mirrorbirth]

[...Oi, don't be smirking at him like that, little gi-

....wh-what. Hold on, what.]

...Miyabi?

[Action] xD I can see where you'd make the mistake, so it's fine.

[chiisaichou]

[Pfft, Asch what is that face, it's wonderful. Miyabi laughs and trots on over slowly, folding her wings against her back.]

That's right. I told you, Master Asch, I got bigger! Hehe...I was right. You're quite talented with your sword, though I've never seen that style before.

[Action]

[mirrorbirth]

[It's a BWUH? face, you should get used to it. He tries not to stare at her - how do people randomly get bigger? - and latches onto the distraction she offers him right away.]

...It's called the Albert style on my world.

[Action]

[chiisaichou]

[She's still snickering at his face, softly, and looks interested in his words, glancing down at his sword for a moment.]

I see...it's very different from the styles back in Nippon. The ones I'm used to use a completely different sword, too. Do you mind if I watch you? I think I could learn something.

[Action]

[mirrorbirth]

[Asch pauses, considering that, then turns his blade on her, his expression calm. After the failed attempt with Cloud, teaching anyone feels beyond him, and he's uncomfortable about practicing around people.]

Attack me then, if you want to learn.

[Action]

[chiisaichou]

[For a moment, the girl's eyes widen. She wasn't looking for a spar - she had actually had one earlier today - but she wouldn't dishonor him with a refusal. And she did want to learn. So, closing her eyes, she bows at the waist, to show her respect.]

If you insist, I would be honored. ...Know that I will not hold back, however. [Once those words leave her lips, Miyabi rushes him, drawing Sumomo quickly, and aiming a swipe toward Asch's chest.]

[Action]

[mirrorbirth]

[He's not expecting her to hold back, but he is- honestly he's not looking for a fight, either, and he's certainly not going to take it too seriously. But there's no better way to show one's capabilities than a spar.

Bracing his feet, he turns his blade to block the strike, watching her movements carefully. He doesn't know how strong or skilled she is, but since she's just a little girl, he doesn't want to hurt her or anything.]