AI Dev --- Master and Student

Master Mei & Orion, a test of Wits & Might

[04:10] Mei asks, "o-oh?...is u-um..this how c-children ask f-for spars..t-these days?"
[04:10] Orion Sinclair says, "Oh no, no... Maki is great as it is... Raw and tender."
[04:10] Mei says, "o-oh"
[04:12] A nervous smile was later um..given to them..she would later extend her hands a little so they would um..take the plate mhm..
(Mei)


[04:12] {Item} You picked up Maki Roll. Dropped by Mei. .
[04:14] With much gratitude, young Orion took the plate, "Thank you miss Mei!" he cheers, sitting down on the grass, picking at the Maki Roll's one by one, a cheerful face of delight came about on his features. "Scrumptious!"
(Orion Sinclair)


[04:14] "I will avoid using the black flames, for few know that."
I said to myself.
(Fox)


[04:14] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "Hehe, now I feel refreshed!"
[04:14] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "Master!"
[04:14] Eccentric Song says, "Orion, Mei is also at the peak of strength"
[04:14] Eccentric Song says, "Actually, she might be more fit to teach you of the blade than I am"
[04:14] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "Huh? Really?!"
[04:14] Mei asks, "o-oh?...you wish t-to learn the b-blade?"
[04:14] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "I never knew the nice lady could fight!"
[04:15] Nods.
(Orion Sinclair)


[04:16] Eccentric Song says, "I want to go and check on their drinking party, mmm"
[04:16] Mei says, "u-um..sure..il b-be happy to h-help you..."
[04:16] Eccentric Song says, "I'll see you all later"
[04:16] Eccentric Song says, "Thank you, Mei"
[04:16] Eccentric Song says, "This is my disciple, Orion, by the way"
[04:16] Orion Sinclair asks, "She lives with us, no?"
[04:16] Eccentric Song says, "Yes, along with her husband, Zodian, and son, Zodei"
[04:17] Fox says, "Orion"
[04:17] Orion Sinclair asks, "?"
[04:17] Fox says, "Take this, maybe you use it."
[04:17] {Item} You picked up Nightshade. Dropped by Fox. .
[04:18] Fox says, "You'll be good at your fights. Use with wisdom."
[04:20] A slightly akward..as well as nervous laughter later left her lips..as she rather just listened to their conversation...mhm..The old young looking samurai..decided to be um..patient..

A soft breath of with..was inhaled..before later exhaling softly..um..thinking to herself she was..on weither to begin now..or later..mm..


(Mei)

[04:23] Not sure who to pay attention to at the moment, he first thanked Fox, accepting his gift with a thankful gesture, "And I'll use it with the best blade I'll forge.."

Soon after, young Orion turned his attention to Mei, "Please excuse me, there's just one teeny tiny little thing I must do, if we are to train tonight... Please excuse me for a moment." He asked in a polite tone, looking at Mei and his Master for approval, he desired to do one last training session with his Runes of Glyph.
(Orion Sinclair)

[04:37] Upon returning to the area where his two teachers were located, young Orion had a more confident look on his face, bearing a more advance runic symbol on the palm of his hands. Showing his teacher, he made it clear that he had advanced onto the next stage of Glyph-Crafting.

And now, his eyes were focused on Mei, wondering where he would head in life under the guidance of a samurai. He saw his sword, made for speed but his body was lacking behind. Orion stared at Mei's form, imagining himself with such a posture, capable of battle and using his Glyph to fight.
(Orion Sinclair)


[04:37] Mei asks, "o-oh?"
[04:37] Mei says, "um..h-how about a s-spar"
[04:37] Eccentric Song says, "Oho! ohoho, lets go to the sparring grounds"
[04:37] Orion Sinclair says, "I would be glad to miss Mei... Please, teach me the way of the sword, and what am lacking.."
[04:38] Mei says, "m-mhm"
[04:39] Eccentric Song says, "Please don't go too easy on him, Mei"
[04:44] A light nervous laughter later left her lips..as her left hand..was placed on the hilt of her katana...mm..her style of um..different..as she did not usually draw her blade...

Her eyes later um...seemingly closed..and her usual nervous smile was given..

"u-um..whenever your r-ready.."

Howevever..um..when they gave the um...sign..she would be ready to fight them. However they would notice that her sword looked like it was never drawn...but somehow she was blocking their strikes...different sounds of metal being heard as the fight would go on..

mhm..
(Mei)


[04:46] Though he seemed ready for a fight, young Orion followed his master and Mei with a hint of worry, but he kept his chin up. He had already been defeated once, and he sought improvement for what he lacks, and now, he faces off against one who is known for her strength and skill.

It was pretty obvious to him that he had a long way to go, but Orion did not let the pressure get to him. Instead he embraced it, welcoming it as a challenge for self improvement and enlightenment behind the blade. He held his sword out before himself, gripping onto it's hilt ever so tightly.

Orion was unsure if he should focus more on his movements or on that of Mei's... Though it was a spar, he prepared himself for a long lesson, watching her every movement from the second she assumed a stance. The young lad took careful note of this, trying to make himself feel as natural with his blade as the wind breezing over the ocean top.

Orion began to feel a hint of confidence, imagining himself being as steady as the river but as swift and violence as a raging typhoon. His blade was that wind and his body would move like the Ocean.

"Have at you!" He shouts, charging at Mei from an angle.
(Orion Sinclair)


[04:48] Orion Sinclair says, "*Pants* "
[04:53] Orin would feel a hard object hitting his chest..sending him backwards while leaning forwards...skidding before falling face first unto the ground.

The um..hard object seemed to be the hilt of her katana. A light nervous laughter rlater left her lips...It seemed to her that combat ablility somewhat seems to have fallen a bit..in this era...to her knowledge..would it um..really be ok to create such a monster...

"mm.."

A small smile later formed on her lips. It was um..rare..believe it or not..

"n-no more flight...I w-wish to see how you are..w-while rooted.."

Fading out of existance, she later reappeared just a short distance from them. She rather um..waited for them to find themselves before actually starting the battle again mhm
(Mei)


[04:57] Like a ball being used for play, Orion found himself face flat on the ground, causing some grass and dirt to get into his mouth. He struggled to stand up, and eventually found the strength to face Mei once more, spitting dirt and other debris from his lips.

"Rooted?" He asked Mei, descending from the sky, losing such agility thatw as granted to him. But he did not do such for nothing, he took note on how she fought, looking at her movements, watching as she swung the blade ever so gracefully, charging in at him without a second thought.

Orion would make an attempt to mimic such methods, possibly even learning how to dash in the right manner as he witnessed, and deliver swift yet tactical blows to his opponent.

"Yes Ma'am," said Orion, holding his sword as if it were a katana.
(Orion Sinclair)


[04:58] You learned the spell Dash Strike.
[05:07] began thinking for a moment as they um..fought...She noticed that because they moved slower..they um..began to use magic she never need seen before previously...

She saw many openings...but that was..wasent really what she was trying to pay attention to...after all um..just a little bit of training and that would...be fixed...it was..something much more....it was..his..awearness… She noticed his eyes were more focused on her sword....which ended up leaving him open to other attacks when it was just her afterimage instead..

or um..when she decided to use it of course..

"hmm...f-fight me once m-more with no w-witchcraft.....I w-wish to see h-how you are..when your a-almost at the end..."


(Mei)


[05:12] After a crushing defeat, Orion stood back up once more, hearing the words of his instructor. He paid good attention to her blade, but he was left wide open, a foolish mistake for any swordsmen to make, he knew that he needed to improve but he just couldn't figure out what it was that he was lacking.

Already he managed to learn her methods of dashing, and added a bit of his own movements to it for safe use. But was Orion truly learning what he needed? He focused so much on how to swing a sword that he failed to realize that each sword may be powerful but its wielder must possess a stance capable of their fighting style.

His ears twitched at the words spoken, "Without magic?... This will truly be the first since my days of training." From that moment on, Orion allowed his magic to fade, no longer using his grasp of Time to look into the future and avoid certain attacks. Instead he relied heavily on his weapons and sword, his talent and footwork alone.

"That sword style, how are you moving with such grace and strength?" He asked with a tired yet polite tone, holding his sword just as Mei did, trying his best to learn from such beatings.
(Orion Sinclair)


[05:18] Mei says, "m-mm..its um..a l-lost art...called k-kendo... b-before jiangu fell...t-this..as w-well as kung fu was taught....h-however..i p-prefered kendo..mm"
[05:18] Orion Sinclair says, "Kendo..."
[05:25] lowering herself a little, a hand later extended to help them up.

"m-mm..ive um..s-seen enough..."

She thought for a moment while still holding their hand.

"m-mm...from now..u-untill our training together e-ends...you are n-not to use w-witchcraft....and b-before we spar again...w-we will work on your body...and f-foot work...

t-then we will m-move on to k-ki

the r-rest of the day will l-later be f-filled with exercising your b-body..and w-whats left will be s-spent with your other t-teacher...is um..t-that understood..."

She um..decided to take teaching them..seriously...compared to what she said when the others in the past had asked her to do so... She rather felt that they reminded her of yun..a boy she um..knew in the past..mhm..
(Mei)


[05:30] Damaged from the spar and flat on his rump, young Orion's eyes shifted upward, looking at the hand offering to help him up. He had heard ever word mentioned by Mei, he only wondered what this would do this his abilities as a Glyph-Crafter, however he desired to become a great swordsmen for the Glade.

With Passion leading his words, he gracefully accepts, "Yes Ma'am... I will do what you ask of me, and only use Witchcraft when under the wing of Master Song," he replied.

Slowly but surely, he picked himself up with the help of Mei, looking down at his sword, he made a request, "I just have one thing I wish to do before stopping my progress with the Glyph... May I enhance my sword?" He asked in a polite tone.
(Orion Sinclair)


[05:36] Mei says, "y-you may not...you must h-have p-patience...and s-stay true to your w-word...please ask..S-song.to do so f-for you..as it i-is not a l-lesson in training at the m-moment...unless Song h-himself is p-personally calling it..a-as one.."
[05:37] Orion Sinclair asks, "Yes ma'am... So what am I to do now? Will you show me the basics of Kendo?"
[05:38] Mei asks, "mm..n-not just yet....um..s-song?"
[05:39] Eccentric Song asks, "Mmm, what's up, mei?"
[05:39] Mei asks, "d-do you um..h-have a l-long pole m-made of b-bamboo?"
[05:39] Orion Sinclair asks, "...?"
[05:41] Eccentric Song asks, "I can't say I do. Would a regular log work?"
[05:41] Mei says, "n-no..mm...ir m-must be bamboo..b-but um..iorn may w-work..mm"
[05:41] Eccentric Song says, "Mmm... well, I think I can figure something out, please wait here"
[05:42] Orion Sinclair asks, "Bamboo? For sparring?"
[05:42] A nervous smile later formed on her lips...she um..hoped she wasn't um..troubling song to much...oh dear..
(Mei)


[05:43] Eccentric Song asks, "Would two apprentice staves work?"
[05:43] Eccentric Song says, "They're essentially just sticks anyway"
[05:43] Mei says, "mhm"
[05:43] Eccentric Song says, "I'll go and get 'em"
[05:45] {Item} You picked up Apprentice Staff. Dropped by Eccentric Song. .
[05:45] Eccentric Song says, "Would either of you like a smoking pipe? Happened upon one in crafthold"
[05:45] Orion Sinclair says, "I'm fifteen master..."
[05:46] Eccentric Song asks, "What's your point?"
[05:46] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "I can't smoke, I'm too young!"
[05:46] Eccentric Song says, "Ai, strange laws wherever you're from"
[05:46] Eccentric Song says, "The glade has no such restrictions on pipe usage"
[05:46] Orion Sinclair says, "Hm..."
[05:47] Mei says, "hmm.."
[05:47] Mei says, "h-hand me your..s-staff"
[05:47] Orion Sinclair says, "Yes ma'am.."
[05:48] {Item} You drop Apprentice Staff.
[05:53] stared at it for a moment..and um..began to test the weight...

"hmm.."

She later looked over to Song.

"u-um..do you have a p-piece of t-thin rope?"
(Mei)


[05:53] Eccentric Song asks, "Mmmm... would cylion do?"
[05:53] Mei says, "m-mhm"
[05:53] Eccentric Song says, "Ahh, the sacrifices I make for my disciple"
[05:55] Stood by patiently, waiting for the result of what Mei will do with the materials she's gained. "From what I know, some sword styles focus on speed and agility, others focus on hard attacks and defensive yet slow movements... What exactly is Kendo?"

From what he has observed so far, kendo seemed to be able precision, might and speed all in one, with fluent movements and two hands upon the hilt of the sword. Seeing that he was learning from a veteran, young Orion kept his mouth closed for a majority of the time, only asking this one question out of curiosity.
(Orion Sinclair)


[05:55] Eccentric Song says, "Y'know, this could've all been achieved with a single fishing rod"
[05:55] Eccentric Song says, "Which reminds me, I wanted to go fishing"
[05:56] Orion Sinclair says, "Hm... <I want to go too... But I need this..> "
[06:16] lowering herself into a sitting position..she began to tie each end of the staffs together..to make a long pole. It was a um..very tight wrapping and knot. It took about thirty minutes to do...and as she did it..she answered his question.

"you are right..however..i was using um..a advanced technique...a-apart form k-kendo...but yes..t-there are t-three styles that I-incorporate k-kendo...in my language..it is c-called..Hasso, Waki-gamae , Gedan and um..Chudan…"

She paused for a moment before raising up while holding the slightly bending staff in her hands..both spaced out evenly. She later turned carefully and faced Orion. A nervous smile on her lips.

"m-mm..b-but you did see me use waki-game...p-part of the reason..y-you w-were hit was because y-you d-did not fully k-know the length of my b-blade....a-after all...I w-was um..using I-iaido..as w-well.."

She later extended both her hands..a cheerful tone..was her voice..light it had been. She was happy to teach someone um..earnest mhm

"hold t-this evenly in b-both your hands..m-my student.."
(Mei)


[06:16] Eccentric Song says, "I'll leave you two to train, if you don't mind, mmm"
[06:16] Eccentric Song says, "I doubt I'll be picking up the sword any time soon"
[06:16] Eccentric Song says, "besides when I make them, of course"
[06:18] Mei says, "m-mhm"
[06:18] {Item} You picked up Apprentice Staff. Dropped by Mei. .
[06:18] Eccentric Song says, "Work hard, disciple. Thank you for teaching him, Mei, I greatly appreciate it"
[06:18] Orion Sinclair says, "I will do my best, master."
[06:22] Reaching out to grab both of the sticks, Orion held a curious look on his face, one not familiar with this method of training. He has fought with swords against demons before, he has been so used to just hacking his blade at rocks and mindless beast that he didn't stop to think for a second that those with a true mind to the sword had their own ways of combat.

With a firm grip, he held onto the sticks tightly with both hands, looking up to Mei, "Liado..Waki-Gamae, Gedan and Chudan… Those sound like many steps, but I will dedicate my time and efforts to learning them Master Mei..."
(Orion Sinclair)


[06:39] She was happy that the long makeshift pole was just the perfect length..She chesked.to make sure it bended just right at the edges..um..mm..balanced it was..mhm

She later held the center with one hand and said the words.

"spread out..y-your hands..a bit more..."

the nervous samurai later let go and lowered a little bit. She later began to space space out their legs. As they were um..to close together. They were personally doing it so they would have an easier time doing this while she was not here to watch them...


Once she was done...uh...Orion looked like a crab..just holding the long pole at his center.

"hmm..now..l-last.."

She reached for the pole since their arms were probably extended outwards at this point and that was not good for this type of training.

"r-retract your arms and u-um...raise them u-up to c-chest level..however keep your hands s-spaced out the s-same and p-point your p-palms to t-the sky.."

Once they did that..she would put the pole back in their hands and later took a step back.
(Mei)


[06:44] Alexandrea says, "Make sure you teach him how to work the shaft."
[06:44] Orion tried to picture what Mei was instructing him to do, and so he did so by her word, placing his hands onto the poles with his palm facing up, however he missed by an inch or so. Leaving his grip a tad bit more wide than it should be.

While trying to mimic the image within his head, he felt somewhat uneasy, this being the first time he was formally trained in combat. Orion did his best yet ended up looking like a lobster with his form and posture with the long pole just hardly at his center.

Though his arms were retracting, it felt a bit forced to him, he tried to make it natural but of course. What comes natural is a gift to those that train day by day with the same method.

Rising his arms up to his chest, trying to position his hands onto the pole the correct way, young Orion looked to his teacher, "Like this?" He asked looking like a bootleg lobster from a cheap menu.
(Orion Sinclair)





[06:50] Mei says, "m-mhm"
[06:51] Mei says, "you a-are to stay like t-this.....as u-um time goes on..y-you will begin t-to feel the s-strain...but try to um..p-push through it...untill you c-can not anymore.."
[06:52] Orion's jaw dropped, "Stay? Like this? For how long?"
(Orion Sinclair)


[06:53] Mei says, "m-mm...i u-usually..mm..s-spend a f-full day doing this...t-there is a reason i l-look so young..f-for my age.."
[06:54] Mei says, "but t-try for h-half a day.."
[06:54] A light um..nervous laughter later left her lips.
(Mei)


[06:55] He paused for a moment, looking at Mei, never thinking he would ask her how old she was, so he blurted it out, "But you're as old as Master Song aren't you?" He asked with a polite tone, maintaining his posture, holding the poles with a firm grip.
(Orion Sinclair)


[06:56] Mei says, "o-oh no..um..i-im seventy six.."
[06:56] Her light nervous laughter..slowly became a slightly akward one. her right hand later um..raising to lightly scratch her cheek.
(Mei)


[06:57] Starting to feel the burn from standing with this posture, he couldn't hide such a shocked expression, no words were said but his face spoke loud and clear. Orion was utterly shocked, never thinking that she would be so ancient with her smooth skin and figure.
(Orion Sinclair)



[07:01] Mei says, "u-um..sorry for uh...s-shocking you mm..but p-please try to f-focus...your mind..m-may give up before your b-body has time to react.."
[07:01] Orion Sinclair says, "Yes master..."
[07:03] Maintains a focus depending on his posture and levels of fatigue, but for as long as he could, young Orion would stand in place. At some times he would adjust his hands to fit Mei's desired posture, making sure he brought aid to what little errors he may have made while doing such.

"Like an Ocean of Time, I will flow both calm and steady," said Orion.
(Orion Sinclair)


[07:32]
{LOAD GAME}

[07:37] Legs weak, and arms becoming heavy, young Orion thought he was surely ready, standing all strong and steady. His mind in a serene state, yet no one threw confetti, but alas this was the training he has begged for, to become a strong Glyph-swordsmen of the Glade.

Calm and steady, he breaths in and out, allowing oxygen to restore his muscle strength, however it was still a slow process unlike running when one is constantly moving about. His eyes were focused not on Mei but rather himself, his eyes were shut tight, guided by the spirit of might as the moon shined throughout the night.

"Like a river, I am steady, like the wind I am swift, under mother my talents lie as a gift to the Glade... Lady Fate, please lend me strength," said Orion, whispering to himself as he stands in place, his legs and arms shaking from doing such for so long.
(Orion Sinclair)


[07:38] Alexandrea says, "He really says a lot of things doesn't he."
[07:49] Eccentric Song says, "Mmm, I want to do a quick patrol around the glade"
[07:59] Eccentric Song says, "Old man roh's chest got broken into aswell"
[07:59] Eccentric Song says, "haven't seen him in awhile, he might be dead"
[08:00] Alexandrea says, "Woaah... dark."
[08:01] Eccentric Song says, "Oh, I meant the chest he stores his items in - wood, potions, etc."
[08:01] Eccentric Song says, "Not his physical chest"
[08:01] Wanting to respond, Orion could not afford to get distracted, his mind focused on the task at hand, holding up those two poles roped together.
(Orion Sinclair)


[08:03] Alexandrea thought it might be a funny idea... to make the earth around the boy trying to keep some poles up shake. Yes, that sounds rather funny.
(Alexandrea)


[08:03] Eccentric Song nods approvingly, observing the increased level of difficulty.
(Eccentric Song)


[08:09] Mei says, "um..stop.."
[08:09] For a while he has enjoyed a nice training session, struggling towards the assumed end, that was until an abrupt eruption occurred. Orion did not know what to expect from this training session but an earthquake was not one of them, his eyes widened up so much from sheer despair and worry.

He surely lost his balance, nearly toppling over onto the ground, attempting to catch himself, but alas the shaking earth was too much for the young lad.

Like a falling tree, he fell onto his sides, nearly losing his grip on the poles after the sudden earthquake. Completely bewildered, he dared to ask what or where such a shake came from, but instead he kept such questions inside, focused on his training, he got back up.

"I don't know what just happened...Maybe I dozed off," he said referring to the Earthquake.
(Orion Sinclair)


[08:11] Alexandrea says, "This is some important training huh... Never know when you might need to hold up some wood for hours on end."
[08:12] Mei says, "m-mhm..but to much..is um..h-harmful to your b-body...just r-rest for now...mhm"
[08:14] Dropping the two poles, young Orion sighed heavily, tired and in need of some rest and recovery. "I guess that ends the morning wood based training huh? I think I know the purpose... Not just to keep a good stance but to never lose balance or drop the weapon eh?" Orion asked ever so calmly, but his face showed much fatigue, his arms felt like limp noodles, unable to lift after the long hours of keeping the wooden pole at center mass.
(Orion Sinclair)


[08:16] Mei says, "m-mhm...it a-also helps..increase your s-strength..."
[08:17] Orion Sinclair says, "Hm, well I feel the burn that's for sure."
[08:18] Orion Sinclair says, "Heh, even if I hit a tree a hundred times, without strength it'll be but fodder blows..."
[08:20] Mei says, "m-mm...orion...even f-fodder blows..shall not b-be ever u-underestimated...."
[08:21] Eccentric Song says, "Indeed, all of my blows are fodder blows"
[08:21] Eccentric Song says, "I only win because of my amazing ability to run away"
[08:22] Orion Sinclair says, "...I'm sorry master Song and master Mei, I'm thinking too little of the true posibilities..."
[08:23] Mei asks, "m-mhm..nonsense..r-rather leaves your m-mouth freely...e-energetic you are...t-this means you can s-stand up..yes?"
[08:23] Orion Sinclair says, "Yes ma'am... "
[08:24] Mei says, "then u-up..however..d-do not use your a-arms or hands.."
[08:24] Orion Sinclair asks, "...?"
[08:24] Orion Sinclair asks, "Just get up with my legs?"
[08:24] Mei says, "m-mhm..."
[08:28] With a grin on his face, Orion made the first attempt to get up from the ground, however by natural reflex, he nearly pushed himself up with his hands. Pulling his arm back, he placed them behind his back, finding the task to be a tad bit more difficult than he thought.

Orion rolled onto his knees, spreading his legs apart thus elevating himself, but at the cost of looking like an idiot in the process. His form was truly bizarre, looking like a bird trying to get a sip of water by bending over as if he were some old Knick knack.

The young Glyph-Sword-Apprentice had a case of soar muscles from holding up his set of wood for so long. Though he did not regret it, he felt the lingering burn from such an exercise. "Oof!" He grunts, feeling a little cramp in his legs, the struggle of a young human.
(Orion Sinclair)


[08:35] Eccentric Song exclaims, "Greetings, Zodian!"
[08:35] A nervous smile later formed on her lips.

When he was finally up...after some times, she rather pointed eastward the single tree.

"r-run to the tree..then c-come back to t-this spot..."

They said happy that he had the most basic level of lower body strength. Song picked an interesting student..didn't he..mhm. However...the balance training should also help his lower body become stronger when having to raise up. it seemed..things were um..going well..for their first training session..

mhm..

(Mei)


[08:35] The man waved to Song with a smile.
(Zodian)


[08:36] Eccentric Song says, "This young man is Orion, my disciple"
[08:36] Eccentric Song says, "Mei is also training him, mmm."
[08:36] Mei says, "a-also um..k-keep them behind your b-back.."
[08:36] Song then gestures towards Alexandrea with an open hand.

"And this is Alexandrea, a new member of the glade. Its new guardian, truth be told."
(Eccentric Song)


[08:36] Mei says, "your h-hands"

[08:41] Orion's eyes were focused on the destination, listening to the words of his mentor, he used what little rope he had to wrap around his wrist. "Old habits die hard," the young teen spoke softly, preparing himself to sprint towards the tree.

He positioned himself as so, just as he would run each day but without the added swaying of his arms in sync with a running motion. Instead he would focus heavily on both his balance and his legs, leaving out the middle man and possibly saving up on energy with this method of running.

On the first run, things seemed a bit tricky for the lad for he was no pro-runner. Hos running was a bit sloppy without the use of his arms, it was all such a foreign feeling to him at the time.

But...

He knew that this would forge him into a better warrior, or rather he would inherit the samurai spirit of Mei. Like a piece of steel or iron, young Orion was being forged into a fine silver through the use of proper training from a veteran Samurai.
(Orion Sinclair)





[08:47] As they began to run...the old young looking samurai slowly began to fade out of existance..

Suddenly..

Something would be extended..

It was long and black..

It seemed to be her katana drawn with its shealthe still on. Seemed to be put directing infront of orion's path while running..

[roll dice 6 side]

[1-2 it hits and you fall] [3-4 it hits and trip but catch yourself] [5-6 you dodge]

She suddenly fades out of existance once more, if orion looked back..many pieces of herself would be fading out into the air...

they probably shouldn't look back..it was distracting mhm..oh dear..
(Mei)


[08:53] During his run, Orion tried his best to focus on his breathing and constant rotation of his legs, his focus was so intense that he did not even bother to give anyone else a second glance. He ran with the grace of a stallion, his toes just barely touching the ground, getting used to this style of running.

But, he wouldn't have such an easy peezy, lemon squeezy sort of day, "Whoa!" Out of nowhere, or rather due to his lack of attention, his master held her katana out! He was inches away from running into it, but with sheer luck on his side! (Rolled a 6) The young Gladian teen managed to leap out of harms way, hoping over the katana and landing on the ground, safe.

"Phew!"
(Orion Sinclair)


[08:53] Zodian leaned against the tree trunk, his back was starting to hurt him. Taking a long sigh, the man was observing Mei.
(Zodian)


[08:56] Orion Sinclair exclaims, "...?!"
[08:56] Alexandrea asks, "What I miss..? Is he an expert yet?"
[08:56] Eccentric Song says, "Not yet"
[08:56] Alexandrea says, "Train him better then Song."
[08:57] Eccentric Song says, "Hey, I just teach him the ways of negotiation, glyphcasting, and life itself"
[08:57] Alexandrea says, "Lifes not important... teach him to punch things."
[08:59] Eccentric Song asks, "Mmm, but I'm not really in a position to teach people how to punch things, y'know?"
[09:00] A small smile formed on her lips.

*fowap!*

She seemed to be upside down in the air! in a rather slow spin. She was pretty amazed that they seemed to beable to dodge...but ofcourse the teacher wondered if it was just luck..or a sudden burst of physical ability, awearness and skill....She was starting to get excited mhm!

Orion would suddenly notice something in a small distance infront of his face the moment he blinked..

Mei rather um..thrusted her katana downwards instantly once she was in position..

[roll dice 6 side]

[1-2 it hits and you fall] [3-4 it hits and trip but catch yourself] [5-6 you dodge]

Soon afterwards she land on her right foot to his left side and suddenly faded away slowly out of existence..

the after image rather looking like they were about to fall over as it was fading away...it seemed the samurai was on the move again!!!!!

rawr!
(Mei)


[09:05] Though he was in the middle of his training, young Orion couldn't predict another attack, heavily believing the first to be an accidental strike. With his hands tied behind his back, Orion could do nothing else but dodge, though his instinctive move would be to fly or use his time abilities to avoid such an attack. He was forced to do what he could with his physical prowess, and so such was done.

Nimble and light on his toes like a fox, taking note from the life style of the Kitsune's, he leaps back, breaking the close distance between the two. Young Orion stared at his master with a concerned look, watching her movement, but now he was stuck in a predicament, his wrist were tied. He couldn't take the risk of slicing the rope with so little time and a possible strike happening for a third time.

"Whoa! What's this?!" He questions, watching Mei fade ever so menacingly.
(Orion Sinclair)


[09:17] Well..he did reach kind of close to the tree..so it was ok to run back to the other side using a back dash however when they landed they would hear something land besides them.

There was a skid...there was dust..and then..there was..the shealthed katana..

horizontal it was..aiming to hit against orions two legs...

mei was couched down with one hand on the ground supporting her weight....

[roll dice 6 side]

[1-2 it hits and you fall] [3-4 it hits and trip but catch yourself] [5-6 you dodge]

Song didn't tell her that this boy had unpolished reactive abilitys and a gamblers luck..it was um..kind of amazing mhm..By the time their training was concluded..how polished would he actually become...this thought made her kind of curious..

A genuine smile began to form on her lips. What would it be like..to fight them..when he's polished..

The afterimage began to slowly fade away..mei was on the move!
(Mei)


[09:23] For a moment it felt as if he was actually going forward, feeling as if he had the time to cut himself free from the ropes or stay as he was. Young Orion saw his master charging towards him, but he could barely react in time with such speed and the volition of a master.

His luck seemed to have faded away for a moment or perhaps it was never there to begin with, the sheath of Mei's sword landed, delivering a great deal of impact from the samurai's sheer skill. As for Orion, he stumbled over, nearly falling onto his face, catching himself in the end.

Turning around to face his teacher, his eyes were wide opened, focused on her movement. He learned one thing during these events, that he must listen with his mind and body rather than just his eyes and ears alone.

"Tsk, she got me, had that been the blade... I'd be crippled, and to be such is useless...So useless," he told himself.
(Orion Sinclair)





[09:29] Eccentric Song says, "Good. My disciple is getting taught a lesson by mei, mmm."
[09:30] Ei Sei says, "Sounds nice."
[09:30] Alexandrea says, "It's all mainly killing time... you just need to teach him to harness raw power. You don't need to dodge attacks when you can just blow them up..."
[09:30] Ei Sei says, "...heh."
[09:30] Appears in a black and redish streak..similar to a ninja mhm. They were a retainer for part of their life..so it was natural to pick up a ability like this mhm..

A nervous smile was later given to them.

"u-um..thats enough...y-you did really well..Song would b-be proud of y-you"

A soft light nervous laughter later left her lips as her right hand later rose to lightly scratch her cheek.

Their katana later extended forwards and aimed to hit his chest. This would cause him to slide backwards and fall onto his but. Back leaning against Song.

"j-just um..r-rest for a while...when your a-arms heal up..we will start t-the next phase of your t-training..mhm.."

her nervous smile later changed into a small one mhm
(Mei)





[09:34] Mei asks, "r-raw power?"
[09:34] Alexandrea says, "Yes... all tactics can fall in the face of an unstoppable force. Push your way through anything, and you'll always come out on top."
[09:36] Mei says, "m-mm..m-my father...w-was someone what t-the same...but i-inorder to blow up..h-he um..blew h-himself up p-past his limits"
[09:36] Alexandrea says, "I have no limits."
[09:37] A jolting feeling of disbelief ran across the young lads face, he stared at the incoming sword feeling as though Mei was about to attack. But his feelings proved him wrong, even though he was on edge, Mei seemed quite relaxed, pushing the boy to lean against his primary master.

Looking up to the sky, feeling a bit fatigued, young Orion smiled at both Mei and Song, feeling a hint of growth from his first true day of training behind the sword. "Master Mei, you have my thanks... And I will honor your lessons," said Orion. He meant that from this point on, he will not use his magical abilities unless instructed by Song to train with his Glyph-Art.

But even though Orion trained with two different art's, he felt as if the ancient art of Glyph-Crafting had more potential to it. When facing off against Mei, his eyes were opened to many possibilities, if one could potentially enchant themselves or even enchant the earth itself to fight for them or provide aid during battle.

"Truly, this has been a bizarre day..."
(Orion Sinclair)


AI Dev --- Aftermath of Initiation

Later that day during his time of Rest…

[10:29] Twisting and turning, he finally got settled in, his dreams truly varied on the muscle memory of his body, feeling the torture of Mei's training, but then there would be times where he will dream about the horrific Ocean golem, a fear of what his dream may lead to...His dream...

Of a true man's world...

The Ocean of Time...
(Orion Sinclair)

[19:43] Once he had obtained the iron, young Orion drew out his sword, facing the large tree as he began to hack away, slicing but not in the fashion in which he was accustomed to, instead he mimicked Mei.

Thinking about his teacher who led him into the sword arts, the young lad held his sword as a fashion resembling that of Kendo. Time and Time again, he sliced off a piece of wood until he had gained all he needed for the fishing rods to be created.

Looking over at the ocean, he reminds himself of one key thing, to be as swift and powerful as the waves. And with so much focus, he sliced the tree down from branch to branch.
(Orion Sinclair)

[20:19] Challenging the fish itself, Orion began to reel in his line as fast as he could, trying his best not to break the material he worked so hard to craft.

Luckily, thanks to his strength and training with Mei, he worked that line! Orion made the pole work for him, and the fish was his prey in this match of survival and wits!

With a daring smile, he pulled the trout in, tired but with the rewarding feeling of victory, he walked over to the fire, trying to make something out of the fish he caught.
(Orion Sinclair)