Sokka the 30th - [Written]

[markofthewise]

[This has been brewing in his mind since yesterday. He decides to finally act on it. Katara, Toph, Zuko, Aang... they all had masters to learn their styles from. Sokka? He had fifteen years of pretending he was a warrior and a mere three days under a real master. Well, this was Luceti. He had nothing but time here. So after he's home for the night and dinner is done, he puts together the following filter]

[Filtered 100% against the Straw Hats, his friends (and anyone from his world), and your usual villainous suspects.]

I'm looking for someone with experience willing to teach fighting. I don't have any special powers, so if your style involves lifting ridiculously huge swords or shooting fire from your hands, forget it. I want someone who can fight for real. I'd prefer fighting with my own sword, but I'll try other styles. I can't offer much in return... but I can try to work out something in exchange.

Comments

[markofthewise]

... you have other students?

[chaincutter]

Yes. Is that surprising to you?

[markofthewise]

[Yes.] Not really. Did they already know how to fight?

[chaincutter]

To varying degrees. I wish to ensure that anyone with the desire may learn to properly defend themselves.

[markofthewise]

I already know how to fight, since I've been in a war. I just want to learn more. Given that you fight with heavy armor, I don't think my style would be that compatible with yours.

[chaincutter]

My armor has little to do with my swordsmanship.

[markofthewise]

It affects how you fight. Someone with armor can afford to make slower, more powerful attacks due to the protection they have. Someone like me, who uses lighter armor, has to rely on speed and swift attacks instead.

[chaincutter]

I rely on carefully aimed strikes to fell my enemy quickly, and also on agility to attack from unexpected places. I have been trained to hit with both speed and strength, and in multiple schools of swordsmanship. I am also a capable archer.

[markofthewise]

I see. [... where's the brochure for this?] Well, I've already committed to training with two other people and I don't have that much time to learn.

[chaincutter]

Then I will wish you luck. Perhaps we might spar one day.

[markofthewise]

I wouldn't be opposed to that. It will be a good way of putting what I'll be learning to use.

[chaincutter]

Very well. When you are ready to deal with me plainly, contact me and I may oblige you.

[markofthewise]

Sure thing, Sigmund.