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[nola-raknea]

She toes the edge of the wall they stand atop, anticipation rising as she gazes upon the gaping maws of the dragons below them. Surely, anyone who fell ungracefully would suffer under the jaws of the sizable beasts.

“Xandur, rather than return to the fields, would you object to a more...scenic sparring location?” A smirk adorns her features unbeknownst to her companion. “Hm? Lead the way.” “Oh, but we’ve already arrived.” “Oh, oh.”

Come night fall, once more they commence the exchange of bows and stances. Only this time, she will lay claim to victory.

[Training 5/5]

[nola-raknea]

Hear. Having arrived at the Falls, they meditate together in the flowing water until sunrise. 

Feel.

A clear mind is the sharpest in battle.

Think.

[Training 4/x]

[nola-raknea]

When the skies clear and the dust settles between them. A victor emerges. Defeated, she bows to him. “......Thank you, Xandur. Let us move to the next destination.” “You’re improving by the day, Nola...” He smiles, and they retreat from the precipice. Training [3/x]

[nola-raknea]

Preparing mind and body, a bow of respect shared between not companions, but Teacher and Student. “Don’t pull your punches, Nola.” “Rest assured, I won’t.” In the clouded night, blows are exchanged. No words are necessary to trade knowledge.

[Training 2/x]

[iammethuzulah]

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