The Bloody Halo

[Amaranis A'daragon]

Initiative: Meg 11+3=14, Sonya 16+4=20. Sonya acts first.

"Yes, we can all sit here and watch them. Or if you would preffer, you could join them. Then again, maybe just putting Layla through the paces would be better. Have you ever even held a weapon before?"

Glancing at the entrance to the school, and still seeing no sign of Aesa, he motions one of the guards to retreive her. As the guard runs off, he just sighs.

"Well, he didn't lie. Stubborn as a mule is being kind."

Turning back to the ring, Muutus raises his hand up. He watches the two women for a moment, the drops his arm, slicing the air and signaling their match to begin.

[MelissaB]

"You want me to fight her? Very well, I'll make sure she isn't too badly hurt before you call it off." She shrugs and hops into either the same practice ring or a different one should on be available. "Or I could fight you Imperial." she offers smirking before grabbing hold of a training sword spinning and testing it's weight and arc before looking to Layla expectantly. "Coming or do you need help getting inside?"

[Soru]

The second Muutus singled the match to begin Sonya charged forward quickly and drew her sword back and made a horizontal slash at Meg, the bluntest edge of the wooden sword aimed so it would do the most blunt damage that would hopefully stun her.

[VintageBass]

Just as she is about to prepare herself for the brawl, it seems that things are already heading under way as her partner comes charging right at her with the blunt side of the wooden sword ready to strike. Gritting her teeth, Meg pulls her hands closer and waits for the right moment to strike, hoping to slice away at the woman's hands to knock the sword out and open her up for a counterattack.

[exalted]

Æsa smiled as she heard someone approach the door to her cell, curling up to crouch, muscles ready for action. She waited for the latch to pop before she charged the door, adding it's weight to her own to slam into whoever was on the other side.

[Phoenixcz]

Layla doesn't look too keen at the idea of facing a war veteran, but grabs a staff from the rack, reasoning that longer reach will help her at least a little, and climbs over the fence. She assumes a defensive stance, not perfect, but good enough, and prepares for fight.

[Reaver]

Katherine gave the formal imperial salute that was usually reserved for superiors. "You can call me Kat or Katherine, Sir! I have received formal training from frontier garrison soldiers in Belfort. I can handle myself quite well in a fight." Cockily grinning ear to ear. She found Megaira or Meg, the cat woman quite interesting as well. She had heard tales of exotic creatures in distant lands but she hadn't believed them until now. That girl would definitely be a crowd favorite with her unique look if she doesn't cover up, she thought as she sized up the rest of the girls.

She was curious about the quiet woman who had apparently fought in the war. Most of the others had little to none training but here standing in front of her was a battle-tested warrior, she just couldn't pass up the opportunity."I am willing to fight the warrior if Layla is unwilling." She shouted, clearly excited to test her mettle."Or after a victor is decided." Finishing after watching the girl jump into into the arena with Ginna.

[MelissaB]

Smirking she takes a few steps holding her sword defensively cross her chest with both hands. "It's only a practice. If you're that worried why don't you just bend over and i'll spank the fear from your little ass." She smirks at the desert looking woman before circling her and lunging in to strike at her swinging her sword from left to right hoping to land a hit on the woman's stomach.

[Phoenixcz]

Showing fear won't help her. Despite being outmatched, Layla grins at her opponent. "I won't learn anything if I won't at least try to keep you from kicking my ass." She concentrates on defense, she can't match Ginna's strenght or skill to block her blows, but she tries her best to parry what she can, dodge what she can't, and to keep as far from the Nordaugh warrior as the battle ring allows, and if possible, jab at her from outside her reach.

[Amaranis A'daragon]

(Its combat time, its combat time~)

Meg + Sonya

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Sonya attack: 13+2+1=16, hit. Meg dodge: 4+3=7, fail. Damage: 1d6+3=5
Meg attack: 11+1+1=3, hit. Sonya dodge: 7+4=11, grazed. Damage: 1d4+1=5÷2=2

Sonya's attack hits home, giving Meg a solid blow on her thigh. Unused to dealing with this kind of situation, Meg's disarm attempt turned into shallow cuts along Sonya's sword arm.
HP: Sonya12/14 Megaira 7/12

Layla + Ginna

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Initiative: Gina 3+3=6, Layla 10+4=14. Layla goes first.
Layla attack: Nat 1. Recover: 13+4=17, still on her feet, weapon dropped 5 feet left.
Ginna will to not laugh: 3+1=4, lose this round laughing/ridiculing Layla.

Layla tries to take the initiative, moving forward to take a stab at Ginna. However, Layla fails to notice a rock protruding from the ground, and slips on it. She manages to recover her balance, but in her panic to not fall, the throws her staff away.
The sight is too much to handle, and Ginna breaks into laughter at her opponent.

Muutus + Katherine

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Muutus reaches over, and clasps his hand on Katherine's shoulder, a smile wide on his face.
"How grand! Your experience will be invaluable to me! You could help turn some of these women into fighters. Im suprised I never saw you in Belfort. That was where I used to be posted."
Muutus watches the two fights unfold. It didnt take long for the fights to look one sided, but he let them continue for the moment.
"Your opponent should be here soon enough. She should be a challenge for anyone here."

Aesa

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Initiative: Aesa 4+3=7, Guard 8+2=10. Door opens before you get to it.
Aesa charge: 14+3=17, Guard dodge: 5+2=7, fail. Save from getting knocked over: 13+2=15, saves. Damage =1.
Guard Grapple: 11+2=13, pass. Aesa break free: 12+3=15, pass.

The door opens before Aesa manage to hit it, but the guard on the other side gets hit with your charge. He slides back a bit, grabbing onto Aesa to keep from falling. After he stops moving, he tries to get a better hold on you, but you muscle your way out of it. You and him stand alone in the hallway...but then the guard whistles, signaling for help.

[Soru]

Sonya smirks when she managed to hit Meg in the thigh, hopefully now slowing her movements. However she cringes when she felt Meg slash at her arm. It wasn't deep or anything but it did sting and may become bothersome if her sword arm became too hurt. She steps back and gets ready to strike Meg again.

[VintageBass]

Meg lets out a grunt in pain, feeling the hard blow to her thigh before she checks up on her damage. She is rather happy that she got something in, but it's not what she intended. She hisses loudly before diving an elbow into Sonya's stomach, hoping to knock some win out of her before she does any more damage to her pride. She's not going to allow some bitch take her down!

[MelissaB]

Ginna smirks and bursts into laughter before backing away to recover. openly mocking the desert girl as she rests on the fence. Sighing and wiping away a tear she looks at her. "Just falling over because of me already hm?" She teases before readying herself once again. motioning the girl up and to grab her weapon. "Arm yourself girl." Waiting for her to be armed Ginna leaps back at her intent on strike her with her sword.

[Phoenixcz]

Layla's skin darkens as she blushes in embarassment. This is even worse then what she could've imagined! Her first accomplishment as a gladiator is making herself look like a fool. "That...that could've happened to anyone! Don't laugh!" Still on the ground, she reaches for the staff, but she fully realises Ginna has an advantage now, and she can't defend herself in time if she decides to attack her...

[Reaver]

Katherine returned the smile, glad to already be appreciated by her teacher. "Well you probably did at one point, I basically grew up in Belfort and was taught by the men there all of my life. Who knows? You might have taught a young girl a thing or two about fighting at some point." Laughing and nudging him in the side. She still kept an eye on both of the fights, noticing the blows that Meg and Sonya were trading as well as Layla falling flat on her ass. "Yea, I think I'm going to look forward to my fight as long as she knows how to walk straight, Muutus. If you say she'll be a challenge then I definitely won't hold back."

[exalted]

Æsa barred her teeth at the guard, growling lowly as she charged back in again before he could draw a weapon. She tried to latch on his armour or shoulders and neck, bringing him down into a knee to his stomach or groin.

[Amaranis A'daragon]

Meg + Sonya

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Sonya attack: 18+2+1=21. Meg dodge: 12+3=15, graze. Damage: 1d6+2=6÷2=3
Meg attack: 9+1=10. Sonya dodge: 8+4=12. Sonya dodges.

Sonya takes another swing at Meg. This time, Meg moves with the blade, lessening the damage she would take. She then lashes back at Sonya, but Sonya jumps back, dodging the blow completly.

Hp: Sonya 12/14. Meg 4/12.

Layla + Ginna

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Layla recovers her weapon. Dex to stand quickly: 2+4=6, fail.
Ginna attack: 7+2+1=10. Layla dodge (-5 for being on the ground): 8+4-5=7 Damage: 1d6+2=7.

Layla scrambles over to her staff, and grabs ahold of it. That is all the indication Ginna needed to see. Before Layla stands, Ginna gives her opponent a very strong direct hit to her right shoulder.

HP: Ginna 14/14, Layla 7/14.

Muutus + Katherine

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"Well, seeing as it is taking quite some time for the guard I sent to retreive her, that should be testimony enough. Of course, you could also go and see what the delay is. I will not tolerate it if he is having his way with her."

Katherine isnt sure if he is asking her to actually go and check or not, but the force in his voice while saying the last sentance was very sincere. As the battles in front of them continue, he smiles at Katherine again.

"Honestly, I dont remember training any females myself. Especially none with your...features. Maybe your training was done while I was on active duty."

You notice Muutus glance at your chest during the pause of his statement. He adverts his eyes quickly though, hoping you wouldn't notice.

Aesa

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Guard moves to draw his weapon: 6+2=8, you get to him first.
Aesa grapple: 6+3=9, fail. Knee attack: 14+3=17. Guard dodge: 10+2=12, gets hit somewhere else. Damage: 1d4+3=4.
Guard attack: 18+2=20. Aesa dodge: 2+3=5, fail. Damage 1d4+2=4

The guard's hand move to the sword on his hip, but your attempt to grab him forces his arms up in defense. You throw a solid knee at him, catching him in the ribs as he tries to avoid it. As Aesa is off balance from using her knee to attack, the guard throws a punch, hitting her in the left shoulder.

HP: Aesa 12/16, Guard 9/14.

[MelissaB]

Bouncing back Ginna takes a sharp emphasizing hiss of air. "That musta hurt huh girl. Come on get up." She smirked and backed off from Layla letting her stand. Walking over to the railing she looks at Muutus. "You sure having me train with her is a good idea? she's lost her weapon before I even tried to hit her once already." She laughs before turning back to Layla sword in hand, presuming she's stood up at some point Ginna goes back in to strike at her with the wooden training weapon. "At least try!" she roars as she descends the wooden blade down upon her training partner.

[Soru]

Seeing that her opponent was now trying her best to hit her Sonya switches to defense, using her other hand to grip the other end of the wooden sword and block the incoming attacks with her sword.

[Phoenixcz]

Layla cries out in pain as Ginna's sword strikes her, but stands up anyway. Wha was she thinking, traveling all the way here to be beaten and making a fool of herself? Angry at her humiliation, she attacks her opponent furiously, with less thoughts of her own defense and more intent on getting at least one good hit while muttering curses under her breath.