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.

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[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Well, he'll go by your word then, Sokka. Probably not very smart to tell a notoriously hardass teacher you're fine when you're not though.

He stops in front of Sokka and examines the weapon with a good deal of appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into it. It's obviously well made and Okita recognizes these swords from Chinese legend.] It's beautifully made. I hope we can put it to good use.

[He's never found with such a thing before, but he's always liked learning techniques against new weapons and so Okita takes a few steps back and brings the wooden sword up in a defensive position.] Let's see what you can do with it. Attack.

[markofthewise]

[Sokka will surely learn soon enough. However, being invited to attack gives him moment to pause.]

Uh, you sure? You don't want a better weapon, maybe? [Because this sword cuts through metal, after all.]

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[If it cuts through the wooden sword, he has others he can use. Okita takes a step forward and changes his stance slightly, tightening his defense.]

Never underestimate the weapon your opponent is holding. Attack or I attack you.

[markofthewise]

[He nods at that. He knows that well enough. So he assumes a defensive position before striking with a simple thrust forward.]

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Okita steps to the side and launches forward, aiming a blow at Sokka's side.]

[markofthewise]

[Sokka is easily able to avoid getting hit by that, quickly countering by swinging his sword in Okita's direction.]

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[And Okita double steps back, letting the sword swing barely miss him before he brings his sword up and aims a downward swing at Sokka's head.

[markofthewise]

[Sokka quickly spins back around, bringing up his sword to defend himself from the blow.]

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

[Their swords hit and Okita jumps back, taking a further three steps back as he brings his sword up again in a defensive position. After a moment, he lowers the wooden sword and inspects the 'blade.']

Good. Now, what exactly did you wish to work on with me? Before we take our run, that is.

[markofthewise]

[Sokka does the same. Once Souji lowers his blade, he does as well.]

I can handle one opponent. I want to be able to fight several.

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

Then I will call others to help. The best way to learn that is to experience it.

How is your endurance?

[markofthewise]

Pretty good, I guess? I usually stay active all day long.

[ahappylie.livejournal.com]

And after taking your run yesterday?