15. Second [...Action post...]

[corrinesbell]

*Stands behind her house, in a cleared space in all the snow. Her coat is discarded a few feet away. After a moment, she starts a series of quick movements, obviously a practiced pattern*

[[ooc: Feel free to interrupt her, or come by and watch~]]

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[corrinesbell]

I'd be practicing whether this had happened or not. That fight taught me my lesson.

*sighs also* I've recovered enough. Honest. What...what we have to do shouldn't take a lot of all-out strength anyway. *smiles a little back*

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Senel's teaching me how to fight using the martial arts. It's a little difficult... I have to wear gloves every time we practice. Maybe a weapon wouldn't hurt, either.

*widens her smile a bit, this one looking more genuine* Do know that I'll keep worrying for you until you come back safe and sound.

[corrinesbell]

Senel fights hand-to-hand? I didn't know that. ...But you should learn to do it without a weapon, first.

*nods, very serious* I know. And we are coming back.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Yes. He fights with his hands and feet. I myself use magic and the power of my teriques, but both of them have been considerably weakened here... that's why I feel the need to learn to defend myself and others with a different method.

Good... that's enough of a promise for me. *bows her head and shuts her eyes, her tone holding seriousness as well* I won't try to stop you.

[corrinesbell]

Thanks.

...Everything okay? You look like something's bothering you.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

It's nothing, really. I just worry... that's all. I worry and fear for everyone who try to go after their loved ones who've been kidnapped, even if I'm going with them.

[corrinesbell]

...Did you ever bring your sister back?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

...*wrings her cold hands together to try to warm them, looking down and off to the side with a sad look that she'd normally try to hide* I haven't heard anything from her. Senel and I... as well as everyone kind enough to search for her haven't found a trace.

[corrinesbell]

*hesitates for a moment, then puts one hand on Stella's shoulder*

If she's been gone this long, she might just...be back home, by now. I can't say that for sure, but it's possible.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

*glances at Sheena's hand as she thinks about this, thinking and hoping that that's the case... with that thought in mind, she lets a little smile come across her face* I certainly hope you're right. If that's true, then I don't think Senel will know what to do. He's so used to worrying over Shirley like a mother hen that he might just be at a loss.

[corrinesbell]

*smiles back* Oh, I'm sure he'll think of something.

You look cold, too. Wanna come inside for a while? I need a break anyway.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

If you don't mind... I'd be happy to. *picks up Sheena's coat, which lies beside her feet, and holds it out for her*

[corrinesbell]

*takes the coat and heads for the house*

I don't mind. Do you want anything to eat, or a drink?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Ah... food would be nice. *follows after Sheena, laughing a little when she catches up to her* Senel doesn't shop enough, and we've recently run out of food. I was actually on my way to get some for our home.

[corrinesbell]

Oh, don't let me hold you up then.

*heads inside and starts searching for something fast to eat*

Heh, yeah, we used to let Lloyd do the shopping but...he always forgot what he was supposed to get. ...Anything in particular you want?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Boys will be boys, I suppose. They can be hard to understand sometimes... *sits down on one of the beds and watches Sheena's movements* And don't worry about finding something fast to eat; I'm in no hurry. As for your question... I've found myself enjoying fruits lately.

[corrinesbell]

Those, we do have.

*piles up a few pieces of fruit on a plate and slices them, bringing them over*

While you're at it, pick up some gloves.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

*takes the fruit and thanks Sheena, though she asks before she takes a bite from one of the slices* Gloves? Why?

[corrinesbell]

Because it's cold outside and there's no point in freezing your fingers if you can get gloves for free.

*gets herself a glass of water*

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

*blinks at that, then chuckles to herself, amazed by Sheena's observation skills* I have gloves back at home, but they're exclusively made for fighting, not for warmth. I'll take your advice when I try to find some food. You should... find a first aid kit and take it with you if you can.

[corrinesbell]

Thought of that already. But thanks for the advice. If we do get Lavi out, we'll probably need it.

I've seen a few people use fighting gloves. To be honest, it looks a little awkward.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

These are simply made to fit tightly around the hand. It's only for protection for the impact of your hand. *puts her food down in her lap so that she can slowly bump her knuckles against the palm of her other hand* Doing this without any protection could cause the skin to split.

[corrinesbell]

*looks at her own hands, smiling a little*
Yeah, I know what that's like. ...We learned to fight with fists first, weapons later.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

*thinks carefully about this since she knows that talking about her world only makes Sheena feel sad* Which weapon did you use before you turned to knives?

[corrinesbell]

These. *fans out the same cards she showed Allen earlier* They work a lot better with the mana behind them, though. I can still use them here, but they're not nearly as effective.