Tal had initially gone to Frey to request a magic spear, but the god's idea for what was appropriate to the wiry courier was a lot more fitting in the end. The knife might have lacked the intimidation factor of the larger weapon, but it also took a lot less strength to wield; something that Tal's arms - less noodly than they used to be, at least - appreciated.
The surprise factor of his 'special delivery' was a nice touch, too, and he looked as pleased as a cat who'd gotten into the cream at Noah's praise. The compliment from one of his heroes was just enough of a distraction that he was unprepared when the Sun Spear released a little surprise of its own.
"Hot! Hot!" Tal yelped, scrambling back and to the side as his eyebrows were singed by the unexpected burst of fire. All was fair in training and war, so he couldn't really complain, but he still managed a pretty good 'wounded' look as the flames died down. There wasn't even any snow around to cool his burn in!
Deimos had taught him to get in close when his opponent had a reach weapon like a spear, but Tal was wary of the demigod's greater strength so for the moment he settled for prowling around at a ten foot distance before stabbing out with the dagger again - this time aiming his attack to nick Noah's hand or wrist in the hopes that he could dash in close if the spear dipped.
The surprise factor of his 'special delivery' was a nice touch, too, and he looked as pleased as a cat who'd gotten into the cream at Noah's praise. The compliment from one of his heroes was just enough of a distraction that he was unprepared when the Sun Spear released a little surprise of its own.
"Hot! Hot!" Tal yelped, scrambling back and to the side as his eyebrows were singed by the unexpected burst of fire. All was fair in training and war, so he couldn't really complain, but he still managed a pretty good 'wounded' look as the flames died down. There wasn't even any snow around to cool his burn in!
Deimos had taught him to get in close when his opponent had a reach weapon like a spear, but Tal was wary of the demigod's greater strength so for the moment he settled for prowling around at a ten foot distance before stabbing out with the dagger again - this time aiming his attack to nick Noah's hand or wrist in the hopes that he could dash in close if the spear dipped.
