Primrose glared at me. Even though I'll probably be leaving soon to go with Teashi, I won't let him just take this from me she thought with a frown as she watched me stab a short katana through a trash bag that was near her before unsheathing another. Reaching up the sleeves that covered her left arm she quickly and skillfully took out her dagger taking care not to accidentally hurt herself. Part of her figured the adult thought she wouldn't fight him, but he didn't know her. Holding the dagger with obvious skill she glared fiercer at me. "If I have to, I'll fight you"
I pointed to the sword I stuck in the trash bag, "I think it would be much more fair for you if you use that." I said, "It should be easy for you to hold, and to any blade user, range is everything." I held my katana defensively, "Prove to me you can defend yourself."
Primrose scowled at me but put her dagger away and pulled the sword out of the trash bag. "That will be easy. My father started training me from the moment I could walk on how to fight and defend myself" she glared at me with bright eyes. If he thinks i'll get scared and back down, he's mistaken. She thought.
I saw her will to fight and was proud of it, I had that same determination as a kid, "Well lets see if you can beat over twenty years right?" I planted my feet down, "First strike goes to you." I challenged, staring directly in her eyes. If she chickens out now, she is no warrior. Though she may be better than that. I decided that I would offer my training if she wanted it.
Primrose nodded in response to what he said. Why's he letting me go first? she held the sword tightly in her hand. Probably thinks I'll chicken out. She stared up at the adult defiantly she planted her feet firmly on the ground before moving to strike at Dourant's left side. Though she stumbled slightly more used to her dagger than a sword she regained composure and frowned.
She stumbled, allowing me to easily parry the attack, "The sword is heavier than that knife." I said, "Maybe you should try getting acostomed to the weight?" I was impressed that she didn't chicken out, and she did do the basic attack stance, so there wasn't too much to be disappointed at. "If you are really acostomed to that knife, you can use it as a main gauche or a parrying dagger. It will allow for a more defensive style, while holding two blades.
Primrose nodded in thought at me words. It all makes sense...plus this sword is heavier than fathers dagger. she thought as I easily parried the attack. "My father wanted me to master the dagger first" she held the sword a little more firmly to get used to the weight and made another swing at me. "he died before we could move onto something else" a flash of sadness could be seen in her eyes before she quickly pushed it back.
Another attack parried, play it defensively, "Nice swing, your father taught you fairly well." I held my sword in front of me, "I'm sure he would probably be proud to see you fight so well. Though, I can see your potential, and I feel like it is wasted." I swung with one arm, not fast, and restrained. It was toward what I perceived as her dominant side.
Primrose parried the swing only stumbling a little as she took a step back. "my father was in the army, though I've learned a lot in my three years on the streets as well" she took another careful step back and smirked. "My potential is greater on the street than it would be in the orphanage" she swung again at me. Not trying to hurt me, no she didn't want that. She just wanted to see how long I'd keep this going.
I blocked again, this wasn't a real fight. I realized that she was holding back, "The streets are wild, you learn nothing of disciplin, of honor." I readied my sword, my intention was to disarm her on her next strike.
Primrose huffed glaring at me. "No, I don't learn discipline but I have learned to fend for myself. After all I've kept myself alive since I was six." She held the sword tight in her hand and swung again at the same time she took her dagger out stabbing that towards my opposite side.
My arm-length was much higher than hers, and he was easily able to grab her arm, only receiving a small cut on his own arm. "Stabbing is a risky move, if it doesn't disable it's target, you leave yourself open." I demonstrated with my sword a way she could've been countered. "I'll conclude this lesson. Mostly because I am tired." I released her arm and sheathed my sword, then bowed chivalrously at her. "I don't believe kids should be alone on these streets." I told her, "Though you seem to be adequate in your abilities." I held out my hand, gesturing for my sword back, "If you would please return my sword? One day, if we meet before I forever leave this city, I may allow you to keep it." I thought back sadly, "But not today."
Primrose pulled her arm back quickly the moment I let it go before he sheathed his sword and bowed to her. Putting her dagger away she handed me back his sword. "I'm not alone anymore...I made a friend earlier." she said gathering her things. "I'll be leaving here for good soon" she added looking at me. "I'd hope my abilities seemed adequate. After all I learned from one of the best. My dad was pretty famous with the military and police forces. Edward Rawlins." she turned away from me. "thanks for the lesson, but I have someone waiting on me" she said over her shoulder before promptly running off to get back to her 'house' and Teashi if he was still there.
I watched her go and sighed, Where did that other kid say to go again... I looked down the street, An abandoned block? Could I possibly find a job there. I wondered how I would actually find him once I got there.
I walked toward the area I believed he may have been at and looked around, "Uh, hello?" I said to an empty area, "Anybody there."