The clash of steel rang out, rapiers crossed as sparks fueled by simmering magic shot off and fizzled out like a miniature firework display. The swords held a moment, locked by equal strength before a quick, sharp movement parried one and sent it towards the ground. It clattered unceremoniously, kicking up a small cloud of dust as it skidded a short distance away.
E’mal stumbled slightly from the surprising force of the impact, losing his footing and taking a knee. His chest was rising and falling rapidly as the tension was released. He blew a few loose strands of hair from his face, looking up at the red clad figure in front of him quickly. His eye met with the tip of a rapier leveled at him, another viera man holding it. The one standing cocked a brow and gave E’mal a mischievous grin as he tipped his head up farther with the end of the blade.
“I thought you wanted to dance?”
With a snort, E’mal matched that mischievous expression and shoved the blade away, rolling to the side to snag his sword back. Still catching his breath, he stood as quickly as he could, stumbling slightly and looking a little haggard compared to the completely composed person in front of him. The other stayed poised and ready, but there was a carefree and unconcerned way about him that made E’mal feel embarrassed for being knocked down so many times.
“Well yes, I did say I wanted to dance. But it would seem your idea of dancing is quite a bit different than my own, Mor. I don’t know how many more times I can handle you disarming me.”
Even with those words, E’mal got into a fighting stance and squared himself to try once more. He could see Morcant’s eyes sharpen, focusing on him with an intensity only a seasoned duelist could have. They stayed still for a moment; an eerie stillness as they eyed each other. The world was quiet for a mere breath before a twitch sent both of them towards each other, the clash of steel once again ringing out. Magic sparked out with even more intensity, jarring E’mal’s hand and up through his arm. It made him wince slightly, but he held strong. They once again found themselves at a standstill, pushing against each other. This stalemate lasted only a short time longer before a gust of air shot from Morcant, hitting an unsuspecting E’mal and knocking him flat on his back. His rapier rolled away, the built up energy dissipating rapidly as E’mal laid on his back, momentarily starstruck. His only injury being wounded pride, E’mal groaned and sat up once he reoriented himself, giving Morcant a pout.
“Now that wasn’t very fair.”
“Very rarely is a fight fair, E’mal.”
Morcant approached as he sheathed his rapier at his side, offering a hand out to E’mal. He begrudgingly took it and allowed himself to be pulled to his feet. As he tried to pull his hand away to brush his coat free of dust, he felt it pull forward instead. With wide eyes, he watched Morcant bow slightly and bring his knuckles to his lips, brushing a small kiss against them. The dark haired viera glanced up through his lashes with a smile as E’mal felt the heat prickling his face. With a chuckle, Morcant released his hand and turned away, tossing a glance over his shoulder at the now gasping and red E’mal.
“Perhaps next time we can try out your style of dance. Eager to see how you’ll get me back.”
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A thing with E'mal and @huntinghare Morcant <3
They FIGHT but make it Flirty