Not Just An Excuse To Use This Icon, I Swear [SEMI-OPEN]

[karmauberalles]

Characters: von Karma and The Boss
Content: von Karma finally works up the courage to ask The Boss out on a date von Karma is feeling pretty awesome after tasing Sho, so he figures he can finally kick The Boss's ass in a fencing match. Let's see how wrong he is, shall we? (Hint: Very.)
Setting: The Victoria II's upper deck
Time: About an hour after

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[joyfulpatriot]

The Boss had been ready for her fencing match since a few minutes after the Admiral had messaged her. Her usual gear technically could have served, but she changed into the slightly better padded fencing equipment she had, anyway. The Admiral had not specified which weapon they would be using so she selected her favorite foil, epee and sabre as well as an appropriate mask.

She worked her way through a few stretched. The Admiral had also not mentioned where they would be fencing. The practice rooms were far too small, the mess would have been sufficiently large, but tables and patrons would make that untenable as well.

The upper deck was the only viable option. She strode on to the top deck just a few seconds before the Admiral's 'two hours' time frame would be up.

"Admiral." She didn't mention the little 'game' he'd decided to play with their location or preparation. That would likely give him too much satisfaction. He also was likely trying to get her off of her game. It wouldn't work, of course, but it was a good effort.

[karmauberalles]

A second within his time limit. Damn. He'd hoped to get her on that, at the very least.

"I see you've decided to be punctual this time," he said, picking up his saber, which he'd propped up against the edge of the deck while waiting.

[joyfulpatriot]

She noted his saber and left her epee and foil propped carefully against the side of the boat.

"Punctuality wins battles." She stretched a few more times to make sure her legs were limber. Footwork would be paramount. He would also likely still be favoring one side, although likely much better healed. There was also the matter of his eye--

It wouldn't do to be over-confident though.

"How are you feeling, today, Admiral." It wasn't even really a psych out, she was genuinely interested.

[karmauberalles]

"It certainly helps," he said, checking his saber's general well-being one last time-he'd already checked it about ten times in the last hour, but it wouldn't hurt to make sure it hadn't decided to spontaneously self-destruct. He quirked an eyebrow at the question, but figured there wouldn't be any harm in answering.

"Absolutely perfect, thanks," said von Karma, the hint of a smirk on his lips. "Why do you want to know?"

[joyfulpatriot]

The Boss dodged the blow easily. The Admiral was clearly furious and over committed, but at the same time his constant attacking left The Boss with little room to mount her own offensive until he presented her with a weakness.

She exchanged a few thrusts and parries with the Admiral, testing his defense and staying alert.

Unfortunately, it was her terrain that betrayed her. Unfamiliar with the deck, she hit a board that was not as secure and it gave her leg enough of a twist to force her - subconsciously - to check her footing.

She knew she'd left herself open, but she couldn't get her guard up quite in time.

[karmauberalles]

von Karma refused to yield in his offensive-then... well, that was convenient.

When he stuck, he probably hit harder than necessary, but by his logic, it was completely warranted.

[joyfulpatriot]

She brought up her saber up to parry, but it was too late, it was only enough to deflect the blow so it hit her arm instead of her chest, but it still stung and it was still a hit.

She didn't let it get to her, it was a hit though.

She back peddled out of the range of the Admiral and got her guard back up quickly.

"A hit to you, Admiral." She was ready for him now, and she would not lose her footing again. That was the last hit he would land.

[karmauberalles]

von Karma smirked. At the moment, they were evenly matched; however, as the match went on, it'd be fairly obvious who was the better.

"One-one, then," he said, walking smugly back to his starting position.