PC: Marcoh

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[trifocal]

The lance has been in my possession for only a short time... Truthfully, I never thought I would need to fight, so I never prepared for it.

I would appreciate anything you can share with me.

[boxcar]

I would have preferred that you didn't have to either.

[ Grim, but he is cognisant that that's kind of an idealist stance at this point. ]

Size and build helps, but it doesn't have to be everything. Know where to hit and when, and at the minimum you can buy yourself enough time to brandish the lance.

[trifocal]

So you can show me where to aim?

[boxcar]

I can. If you wish to learn.

[trifocal]

I do. It is the path I have chosen.

[boxcar]

Your "path"?

[ He doesn't disagree with this and it's a respectable way to phrase it, but he's curious why she says it like that. ]

[trifocal]

... I was on a different path, before. One that would have led me to a different end.

[boxcar]

Would you have preferred that one over... this?

[ Whatever 'this' even is. ]

[trifocal]

[ she shakes her head. ]

On this path, I can envision a future for myself. On the other one, I could not do such a thing.

[boxcar]

...

Good, then. You deserve to have a future that is made with your hands.

Let's make sure you can do that.

[trifocal]

... Yes!

[ she'll take off her big cloak so she has some mobility. training time!! ]

[boxcar]

[ Oh, literally right now? He seems kind of amused. He started carrying bandages for a handwrap on his person for the week since a certain SOMEONE likes to accost him at random (it's Akihiko) (in an endearing way) so at least he's ready.

Urgh ahhh I'm not a coach in real life. But he can teach Eupha a few things, like where's a good place to punch to stun them, leave them breathless with a knee to the solar plexis, bring the weight of a punch from your spine and not just in your first, use the sharpness of your elbow to your advantage... that kind of stuff. ]

[trifocal]

[ honestly, he will find that she is an absolute novice and needs to be taught the basics of how to even throw a punch properly.

she is good at replicating specific movements, though, and gets the hang of it quickly, but also her strength and stamina are not the best, and she tires out before long. ]

[boxcar]

[ That's okay! He seems content to teach her from the literal zeros. Throw a few punches just to see and guides her on better form, to tuck her thumb in so it doesn't hurt, what the best stance is, yada yada. ]

You pick up quick.

[trifocal]

It is a little like dancing, in a way.

[boxcar]

You can think of it like that. They move, you respond.

[trifocal]

How did you learn to fight so well?

[boxcar]

...Picked it up growing up. The slum streets of Vatican are not so safe. Eventually you learn how to fight back, and I had to.

I had someone to take care of.

[trifocal]

... Someone? Who?

[boxcar]

My sister.

[trifocal]

You have a sister?

[boxcar]

I do. One younger.

[trifocal]

What is she like?

[boxcar]

[ He always gets asked this question... ]

She's a good girl. Well, woman.

[ But you know, once a baby sister, always a baby sister to you. ]

[trifocal]

[ smiling at that... ]

I can easily picture you as a dependable older brother.