Something in Alys’s heart unclenched as Tal accepted her request without comment. She felt his relief through her magic, but she was grateful that he wasn’t making a big deal out of it. She wasn’t sure that she’d be able to bear it if he had - just as she was sure that he knew that. He knew her so well, after all, that he’d been able to anticipate her every need since Sascha’s loss, not even questioning when she decided that she needed to stay home for a little while rather than continuing to travel.
In any case, they cleared away furniture and decor enough that they would be able to work. As Tal grabbed one dagger, Alys took the other, shifting its weight from one hand to the other. She’d been practicing with daggers for a while, but not with a sparring partner, so he was probably right - she had to be willing to hit someone for real. Suddenly nervous - and very much not wanting to attack her partner - she said, ”Okay. Whenever you’re ready.”
When Tal gave the signal, Alys darted forward, her dagger slashing at Tal’s chest, aiming what would, if it hit, be a glancing blow above his heart. At the last moment before impact, though, she flinched slightly - giving Tal the perfect opening to avoid her blow.
In any case, they cleared away furniture and decor enough that they would be able to work. As Tal grabbed one dagger, Alys took the other, shifting its weight from one hand to the other. She’d been practicing with daggers for a while, but not with a sparring partner, so he was probably right - she had to be willing to hit someone for real. Suddenly nervous - and very much not wanting to attack her partner - she said, ”Okay. Whenever you’re ready.”
When Tal gave the signal, Alys darted forward, her dagger slashing at Tal’s chest, aiming what would, if it hit, be a glancing blow above his heart. At the last moment before impact, though, she flinched slightly - giving Tal the perfect opening to avoid her blow.
Alys
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Alys.
Emotional Telepathy | The user can read deep emotions of those within a 5 foot radius at will. Control is excellent. Note: "Deep emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Emotional Perception | The user can read surface level emotions of those within a 15 foot radius. Control is moderate. Note: "Surface level emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Feel free to use force/magic on Alys.
Emotional Telepathy | The user can read deep emotions of those within a 5 foot radius at will. Control is excellent. Note: "Deep emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
Emotional Perception | The user can read surface level emotions of those within a 15 foot radius. Control is moderate. Note: "Surface level emotions" include anything written in a character's narration in a post.
