Zavien
Zavien can only imagine what kind of menace Flora must be in a marketplace, all elbows and determination striking in every direction. And if there's a sale? Gods help them all, she'd probably raze through the crowd like a scythe. It's enough for him to grin, even as he makes a mental note not to be one of the people standing in her way.
He lets her reset the scenario, watching as Flora steps back into her ditzy drunken disguise as easily as walking through a magical mist. Still trying to act as the 'unsuspecting Pierce,' Zavien doesn't shift or anticipate any movements, his stance relaxed and confident while his eyes pretend to see nothing but a stumbling girl. So when her foot comes down hard on his, he sucks in a breath, hinging at the hips to stabilize himself. With his positioning, he easily grabs at her elbow before it can strike, not that he tries to.
Releasing her arm and stepping away, Zavien flexes his toes in his boot. There's a grimacing smile on his face that beams with approval. "The first part was good, but people in pain instinctually hunch to protect their stomach. You'd do better to use the moment to hit their face, usually with a well-placed knee or elbow." Depending on their height, of course. In his case, an elbow would probably be best. His head nods encouragement. "Give it another go."
He lets her reset the scenario, watching as Flora steps back into her ditzy drunken disguise as easily as walking through a magical mist. Still trying to act as the 'unsuspecting Pierce,' Zavien doesn't shift or anticipate any movements, his stance relaxed and confident while his eyes pretend to see nothing but a stumbling girl. So when her foot comes down hard on his, he sucks in a breath, hinging at the hips to stabilize himself. With his positioning, he easily grabs at her elbow before it can strike, not that he tries to.
Releasing her arm and stepping away, Zavien flexes his toes in his boot. There's a grimacing smile on his face that beams with approval. "The first part was good, but people in pain instinctually hunch to protect their stomach. You'd do better to use the moment to hit their face, usually with a well-placed knee or elbow." Depending on their height, of course. In his case, an elbow would probably be best. His head nods encouragement. "Give it another go."
Stay focused on your mission,
remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence,
and always do the right thing.
remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence,
and always do the right thing.
