[At one of the vid rooms, he pokes at the control panel for a bit until the room transforms into a dojo, walls lined with a variety of wooden weapons.
He heads inside and plucks a sword off the wall, hefting it to test its balance. He feels a sense of wondrous appreciation over whatever demon hard-light technology is making this possible.
He looks back at Cardigan.]
...You know what, I probably should have made these foam for when you inevitably beat me black and blue.
[the fondness is reciprocated! Cardigan is someone he feels surprisingly at ease around. But he also knows from experience that if he doesn't give this 200% he's gonna get his ass whooped.
Cobalt is not the kind of person who enjoys pain, either giving or receiving. But sparring like this feels a lot like playing a sport. He likes the feeling of using his body, of having to rely on reflexes and muscle memory, of trying to outwit and outmaneuver an opponent. It's fun, even if it means he's going to get hit sometimes a lot.
He's been training with Amaranth's army, though! So he's a bit better than he was the last time they sparred. He's certainly giving this his all, anyway.]
[Cardinal looks lighter in combat with how fast they can twist their body for another hit. Their mind feels lighter, too, stripped down to clear, flowing focus, buoyant with the satisfaction of being able to bring their hard-won skills to bear.
When they reach a stopping point, Cardinal will be overflowing with good cheer.]
Your practice has been paying off.
[Cardinal is bound to have been at practice, too.]
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He heads inside and plucks a sword off the wall, hefting it to test its balance. He feels a sense of wondrous appreciation over whatever demon hard-light technology is making this possible.
He looks back at Cardigan.]
...You know what, I probably should have made these foam for when you inevitably beat me black and blue.
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I wouldn't worry about that.
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You're not planning on going easy on me, are you?
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[Cardinal grabs one of the swords for themself, likewise testing the weight.]
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[eagerness, giving Cardigan his full attention as he takes up a fighting stance]
Ready when you are.
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A brief salute to start and Cardinal flings themself at Cobalt to start with a joyful burst of enthusiasm.]
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Cobalt is not the kind of person who enjoys pain, either giving or receiving. But sparring like this feels a lot like playing a sport. He likes the feeling of using his body, of having to rely on reflexes and muscle memory, of trying to outwit and outmaneuver an opponent. It's fun, even if it means he's going to get hit
sometimesa lot.He's been training with Amaranth's army, though! So he's a bit better than he was the last time they sparred. He's certainly giving this his all, anyway.]
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When they reach a stopping point, Cardinal will be overflowing with good cheer.]
Your practice has been paying off.
[Cardinal is bound to have been at practice, too.]
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I could say the same to you!
Whew... I think if I go any longer I'm gonna need a shower. Let's do this again sometime, though.