Ah, Xie Lian, it seems I've hit a field of interest. I should have known from our time before.
[ he sits on his butt now, tired of kneeling. polaris squawks and flops out of his lap with a sneeze and a poof, now scrambling as a snow white ermine to grab purchase on kaeya's knee and perch. ]
Claymores--large swords with heft, two handed. He makes it look so effortlessly elegant. I haven't had the pleasure, unfortunately, as my proficiency is more towards the one-handed kind.
I simply - there is nothing greater in the world, is there? Than the feeling of holding a blade in your hand, the beauty and grace of an excellently performed combat move. And there are so many types, and styles - it is truly wonderful!
[ kaeya what have you done. that somber mood from earlier dissipates - he's gushing, now. ] And to use a two handed sword - Mr. Diluc must be incredibly strong! He reminds me somewhat of my friend, who once used a nine foot long saber like it was made of paper! Simply incredible, a true jade in a field of rocks, a blossoming talent!
I also prefer a one handed blade. The one I have now is a jian, but I have used many others in my time, as well. [ he taps his side, where a long jian sword is sheathed. ] Truthfully, if there is a well-crafted sword that I do not know how to use, properly, then I will simply learn!
[ kaeya listens intently, arms wrapped around his knees as xie lian's enthusiasm fills the beach. it's a much preferred sound to the somber streets and oppressive hotel. if kaeya could bottle the oddly soothing feeling, he would, and keep it for himself. ]
Diluc is much stronger than he looks. And you wouldn't know it, but where we are from, utilizes fire. Imagine a claymore imbued with fire, and once swung, a phoenix erupts from its edge--that is the power he wields.
[ he leans back on his hands, staring out at the waves now. ]
We'll have to duel again then, Xie Lian, practice makes perfect after all, and I could always use more. It sounds as though I'd be practicing with an expert.
Oh, how wonderful. [ his praise for that is effusive, because he can practically picture it. ] What a fascinating form of cultivation - I should love to learn how to do something similar. At least, perhaps, when I'm able to again.
[ san lang the ferret, who was starting to look very excited, goes a little more solemn at that, and starts clambering up xie lian's arm, moving to wrap back around his neck. ]
...But I would like that very much. Blade to blade, instead of with sticks - you would be correct, that I am an expert. [ he's not even bragging this is just reality? it is fact?? ] I have trained in swordsmanship since I was very, very young - it is something of what I was known for.
Ah, you mean abilities? Is that what they're called where you're from? A fascinating term for it, but in a way, it's like any skill where you must cultivate it from the very beginning. Learning to use your Vision is much the same way.
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[ he sits on his butt now, tired of kneeling. polaris squawks and flops out of his lap with a sneeze and a poof, now scrambling as a snow white ermine to grab purchase on kaeya's knee and perch. ]
Claymores--large swords with heft, two handed. He makes it look so effortlessly elegant. I haven't had the pleasure, unfortunately, as my proficiency is more towards the one-handed kind.
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[ kaeya what have you done. that somber mood from earlier dissipates - he's gushing, now. ] And to use a two handed sword - Mr. Diluc must be incredibly strong! He reminds me somewhat of my friend, who once used a nine foot long saber like it was made of paper! Simply incredible, a true jade in a field of rocks, a blossoming talent!
I also prefer a one handed blade. The one I have now is a jian, but I have used many others in my time, as well. [ he taps his side, where a long jian sword is sheathed. ] Truthfully, if there is a well-crafted sword that I do not know how to use, properly, then I will simply learn!
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Diluc is much stronger than he looks. And you wouldn't know it, but where we are from, utilizes fire. Imagine a claymore imbued with fire, and once swung, a phoenix erupts from its edge--that is the power he wields.
[ he leans back on his hands, staring out at the waves now. ]
We'll have to duel again then, Xie Lian, practice makes perfect after all, and I could always use more. It sounds as though I'd be practicing with an expert.
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[ san lang the ferret, who was starting to look very excited, goes a little more solemn at that, and starts clambering up xie lian's arm, moving to wrap back around his neck. ]
...But I would like that very much. Blade to blade, instead of with sticks - you would be correct, that I am an expert. [ he's not even bragging this is just reality? it is fact?? ] I have trained in swordsmanship since I was very, very young - it is something of what I was known for.
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[ tilting his head. ]
Ah, you mean abilities? Is that what they're called where you're from? A fascinating term for it, but in a way, it's like any skill where you must cultivate it from the very beginning. Learning to use your Vision is much the same way.