Kill 3 - Voice

[deadliest6]

That was another curse then.

[He pauses and there's the sound of a page being turned.]

Most of yesterday was a failure.

[Another page turning after that calm, cool observation...]

Comments

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

...Er. Yeah?

How did we jump from giant lamb-mauling hairball to fencing, now?

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

You had a post during another curse.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Ugh. The school thing?? Don't remind me. As if I didn't have enough of clubs and popularity contests in my school back home!

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

You do fence?

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

...Sure. That was the one part of the curse that was accurate. Why? You do too?

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

I've never fenced before.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

But you noticed that! And I don't actually remember seeing you around during that weirdo curse.

Are you interested in swords, Kazuo?

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

I skipped school.

Swords are good.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

...Good way to cope with that, I got to say!

Hey, I had no idea. I should have brought it up sometime! Maybe I could teach you a few basics.

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

Alright. [A new skill to learn.]

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

You mean that? It's great! Look at that: something good came out of that stupid curse. I've been missing a fencing partner since Utena left!

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

I can be your partner.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

...Now, not so fast. First we need to show you how to go about it. It's a slow process that takes precision and patience!

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

It won't take long.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Not if you got a good balance and dedication! But it still takes lots of practice, mind you.

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

It won't take long. [Yes. Repetition is necessary.]

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

That's the spirit! Confidence will get you places. Just don't count on making lots of progress right away.

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

... [Hm. She doesn't get it.]

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

[Always the quiet type, this guy. But who cares. He's interested in fencing!]

...Nevermind that. I should find a good place for us to get this started. Maybe the beach will do.

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

The beach is fine.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

I have the perfect spot in mind, then. Quiet, far from everyone and everything... just the place to focus on just that.

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

That works.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Great! Though I'll have the turf advantage. Say, have you been to the beach yet?

[deadliest6.livejournal.com]

Not yet.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a good chance for you to get a look at it. Meet some new people too! I did mention my friends and I are staying there, didn't I?

We could have cold drinks at the house after the lessons.