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[justbeingknife]

That's kind of ya to say. Actually, this ain't my first run-in with a bunch of cult nutjobs.



Although the last one was practically a pajama party in comparison.

[intercalaryninja]

You've lead an interesting life.

What were the big differences between cults?

[justbeingknife]

That's one way to put it! I suppose the biggest one is that the one back home never killed anyone.

To my knowledge, anyway. I didn't particularly want to get involved, only they kinda kidnapped a girl.

[intercalaryninja]

That's understandable. It's best to stay away from those sort of things, even if they do terrible things like that.

I wish we had that option with the cultists here. Even if you try to avoid them, they end up worming their way into your life, one way or another.

Action

[songstressedout]

[ Various burns being added to Yuzu's ever-growing list of injuries led to Yuzu looking for Tsukikage around Hill House.

To be honest, the fact that this urgency was caused by being attacked by Yuya is... weighing on her mind. Still, she was rather easily overpowered, and that just isn't going to slide with her anymore. So, after the burns have healed enough... ]

Tsukikage?

[ She checks a few areas of Hill House. The Living Room, the Kitchen, etc. Hopefully he's not busy. ]

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage's currently in the kitchen, filling up a small basket with a number of medicines. A number of burn creams have been used up so Tsukikage's taken the opportunity to restock their supplies.

The man's just finishing up when he hears Yuzu's voice. He looks up ad smiles.]

Hey Yuzu. Is something the matter? [People often don't come looking for him unless they need something.]

[songstressedout]

[ Yuzu bites her bottom lip, knowing personally why there was a lack of burn creams. Her burns have largely reduced in size, but she still has bandages around her arms, and one wrapped around her chest for the main one. ]

Uh, remember when you said that you would help train me?

[ Though he may be busy... ]

Only if you're not busy, though! I was just wondering if we could...

[intercalaryninja]

[It's okay. There are more burn creams now more than ever and there are extra bandages. They'll be ready in case another incident like this happens again.]

Ah. So you are ready. I'm happy to begin now if you'd like.

[He puts the basket back under the sink and closes the cupboard.]

I forgot to ask... Did you want to learn how to use a weapon or just hand to hand combat?

[songstressedout]

Well... I'd like to learn how to use a weapon, but you suggested that I started with hand-to-hand?

[ Though the idea of using an actual weapon is... alien to her. Maybe it's just because Ryslig is so different from home... or just the fact that she's only 14. ]

[intercalaryninja]

Let me know what kind of weapon when we get to that stage. I can accommodate for a range of fighting styles.

[His dueling isn't as great as the other Lancers but his other combat skills make up for it.]

Let's go outside for this. Tell me, do you know anything about self defence? If someone grabbed you on the shoulder, what would you do?

[songstressedout]

Hm... not a lot, to be honest...

[ It would've been nice to know, though, considering the amount of times she ended up being taken against her will. The most she can say is that she's seen Serena in action... but besides that, Yuzu is just incredibly athletic. ]

If someone grabbed me on the shoulder? Well...

[ Thinking for a moment... well, once she would get past the initial surprise, she'd probably... ]

Elbow them? Or maybe just step backward and stomp on their foot...

[intercalaryninja]

[As Yuzu talks, Tsukikage will lead them outside. He'll take her a few meters away from the Hill House so they have the extra room but will still be able to see the front door.]

Realistically, someone who grabs you will be an adult. [Tsukikage faces her and puts his arm out on her shoulder. Even while not using the full length of his spider arms, he's still a decent way away.] You may be in a situation like this, where they're too far from you elbowing them or stepping on them.

Where are the weak parts of the arm, Yuzu?

[songstressedout]

Um... the elbows, right?

[ She's guessing, but it's an educated guess. It would make sense for it to be the elbows, since that's where the arm bends. ]

[justbeingknife]

Vexin', ain't it?

But I suppose if this is some sick way of punishin' the locals, it makes sense that we can't ship 'em off somewhere.

[intercalaryninja]

Yes. You're right to want to try hit the face but if you only have access to the arm, you want to hit the joint on the side it doesn't bend. It hurts much more. You'll be able to manipulate the arm and the person a lot easier. Try it now. Lower your stance, then hit that joint.

[intercalaryninja]

Indeed.

In the end, finding a way to deal with the Fog and Fourth would be much better than trying to shoo off cultists. Deal with the root of the problem.

[He's sorry he's hard veered away from birthdays to cultists.]

[songstressedout]

Alright...

[ She's admittedly a little hesitant about hitting Tsukikage, especially on the elbow (which was just described to be something that hurts much more), but this is what she came here to do. ]

Hn...!

[ She attempts to slam the palm of her hand against Tsukikage's elbow, on the side that doesn't bend, as he explained.

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage knows better than to directly resist the blow. Though he does offer a little resistance so Yuzu can get used to the feeling, he mostly rolls with the motion.]

More thrust if you're using your hand. Else, use your forearm- it tends to be more effective. You're trying to make me vulnerable so you can rip yourself out of my grasp.

[songstressedout]

Like this?

[ Following his advice, she tries again with her forearm, and she puts more force into it as well. There's more force than you'd expect from a girl her size. ]

[justbeingknife]

[ Birthdays: way better. ]

Yeah. Then maybe this place could move on. By the way, what'd you make of that little play?

DEC 25

[soft_focus]

[Merry Nattenfest Tsukikage- aside from those cookies and coupons that everyone got, it's a box of sleep-easy tea!

There is also a rather threatening note that says '8 hours of sleep each night OR ELSE >:[']

DEC 25

[standless]

[Merry Nattenfest Tsukikage- Jonahan will be presenting his employer with a framed charcoal sketch of the moon in the sky, though he's tried a few more experimental techniques upon it it seems- creating the effect of clouds in the sky around and before it.]

[intercalaryninja]

Which one? I've been sort of out of it.

[Because... you know... the whole birthday and depression thing.]

[intercalaryninja]

[Say that to his fridge of energy drinks the bugs got him.

Reira's going to get a nice new blanket and matching pillowcase. She's also going to get the new merch from the Bunyip Inquisition.]

[intercalaryninja]

[How lovely! Tsukikage's definitely going to hang it in his room.

You get a spider-knitted blanket Jonathan, big enough for you and your beloved to snuggle up in.]