09-15-2023, 04:54 AM
Miles couldn't help his smiled grow as Lina spoke of making room in the art studio for a forge to bring on Miles' now-newly acquired (he supposed) hobby. It was a big sacrifice, regardless of how much room there still was in the studio. He squeezed her hand as things moved along.
Acts such as this was what solidified a decision to bond with her. He allowed the thought to naturally become background as the conversation continued, with the agreement to display the axe in the dining room with the other weapons.
Not long after, they moved on to the next part: the weapons' demonstration. What all the hard work they just watched be put into action. Something that excited Miles, and he could tell Lina was also looking forward to.
He was sure they had slightly different reasons. Whereas he had also been Security, he was more looking forward to the tactics employed with the older weapons during a different time.
When the pod came to a stop at the next destination, they were able to see the layout. Two combatants, one with the aforementioned Dane Axe, another wielding a spear. Both also had round shields.
To the untrained eye, the weapons looked authentic. Miles knew they were, but he also noted they had been blunted/dulled to be made non-lethal (which he was sure Lina would also be able to notice).
Not long after their pod stopped, the battle began. To most, it was very straightforward, almost barbaric. Sheer force on sheer force. But Miles could see it. Every lunge. Every swing. It all had purpose. It was intentional. Simple as it might have been, there was still very much thought and tactics placed in every movement.
In the end, the warrior wielding the Dane Axe claimed victory, but the spearman had definitely made him earn it. Miles had been mesmerized throughout. As the pod prepared to move forward, he checked for Lina's reaction.
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Acts such as this was what solidified a decision to bond with her. He allowed the thought to naturally become background as the conversation continued, with the agreement to display the axe in the dining room with the other weapons.
Not long after, they moved on to the next part: the weapons' demonstration. What all the hard work they just watched be put into action. Something that excited Miles, and he could tell Lina was also looking forward to.
He was sure they had slightly different reasons. Whereas he had also been Security, he was more looking forward to the tactics employed with the older weapons during a different time.
When the pod came to a stop at the next destination, they were able to see the layout. Two combatants, one with the aforementioned Dane Axe, another wielding a spear. Both also had round shields.
To the untrained eye, the weapons looked authentic. Miles knew they were, but he also noted they had been blunted/dulled to be made non-lethal (which he was sure Lina would also be able to notice).
Not long after their pod stopped, the battle began. To most, it was very straightforward, almost barbaric. Sheer force on sheer force. But Miles could see it. Every lunge. Every swing. It all had purpose. It was intentional. Simple as it might have been, there was still very much thought and tactics placed in every movement.
In the end, the warrior wielding the Dane Axe claimed victory, but the spearman had definitely made him earn it. Miles had been mesmerized throughout. As the pod prepared to move forward, he checked for Lina's reaction.
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