[pcs] ray of sunshine

[ritualization]

[maybe eventually I'll add images to these.]

Comments

[ritualization]

...I did not defect to survive. We'd spoken about it before that trial ever happened.

The reasons I originally chose to leave are the same ones keeping me from returning, although he still has my support.

[selfimmolates]

... Is it because you want to keep your current power?

[guess who was told. a few things.]

[ritualization]

This is exactly why I said you have a way of learning things...

[but after a moment, he nods.]

It is.

[selfimmolates]

[he nods.]

That's fair. Did it help at all this week?

[ritualization]

Not nearly as much as I'd have liked.

[he shakes his head, there.]

Just information that we gained during the trial regardless... but I at least have an idea of what to do differently.

[selfimmolates]

It's still better than what most of us can do. I'll admit that at the start of this competition, I was half-tempted to switch for that ability.

[ritualization]

You do seem like the more practical sort. I wouldn't be surprised if you followed whose ability you found the most useful, truthfully.

[he just feels like that type.]

[selfimmolates]

[he shrugs.]

I won't deny that it's playing a factor in whoever I pick next. Piety's abilities aren't too bad.

Do you know if the remaining Piety follower has Divine Prayer?

[are we losing our trial summons, y/n]

[ritualization]

I know that the one with that ability spoke with at least one other god, and I doubt that they will choose to defect-- unless there is something they haven't told me. The other... I do not know their identity or ability. They may have both had the same one.

[selfimmolates]

I'll admit I'm impressed you managed to find each other at all.

[ritualization]

Do you think that little of me, Ray-kun...? Though I suppose you aren't entirely wrong. I cannot say there are that many who I know.

[selfimmolates]

Just that numbers aren't on your side. Then again, I suppose you're a fairly popular guy.

[ritualization]

Ah, somewhat, I suppose. More than that, it may just be that I've been in a unique position, considering everyone was made aware of my previous allegiance.

[easier to find each other when one of you is outed.]

[selfimmolates]

Ha. That's true—in some ways, that was a good move for you.

[ritualization]

Being able to openly support someone without giving away my actual alignment has had its uses, especially this week.

[selfimmolates]

I wouldn't doubt it.

[he glances around.]

Actually, I have another favour to ask.

[ritualization]

Full of them today, hm? Go ahead.

[selfimmolates]

Spar with me.

... Well, I guess it's more like "teach me how to fight", since I doubt I'm anywhere near as skilled as you.

[because he's pretty sure guy is never going to ever again after ray, uh, stabbed him.]

[ritualization]

[that's reasonable, tbh.

ishi hums under his breath, but eventually he nods.]

I have not often been a teacher, but I will do my best to show you what you need to know. No steel until I'm satisfied you'll handle it well enough, though.

[he is. a much more cautious person than guy.]

[selfimmolates]

That's fair. Mind if I use a practice dagger? I don't think I'd be too good with a sword.

[ritualization]

Your size is better suited to one, I think-- although it is not a fighting style I myself am very familiar with, I've at least sparred with several who use them. I believe we can manage.

[selfimmolates]

All right. I trained a little with someone here before, so I've got the basics down, I think.

[ritualization]

Good. We'll test that, and then if you're sufficiently familiar, I can move on to showing you how to handle a larger opponent. Most of us would be, for you.

[selfimmolates]

Unfortunately. [why are all of you so old.] Well, I'll just try and use my size to my advantage.

[ritualization]

That should be the best strategy-- if they cannot easily hit you, it matters less that you cannot run them through.

[and with that all said, he finally finishes up with the sword and sheathes it again, glancing between ray and the weapons nearby.]

Would you like to begin now, or would you rather meet again?