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[lunarborn]

[While most of the village's bustling has been to accommodate the needs of those who've been chosen to battle outside the barrier, Cecil has internalized the opposite. The Malnosso have seen fit to pit his best friend against the third party that murdered him so viciously before, and Cecil's not handling it as well as he might. Housemates might notice a rekindled fighting spirit in the patriarch who'd become willing to set down roots.]

[And though in the past few months Cecil has been casual about his training, today the bit of forest he's chosen for his training is alive with the sounds of his grunts and the oddly melodic noise of a sword swung with purpose. Settling down will just have to wait.]

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[Golbez watches his little brother go through the motions of his training with a critical eye. After some time, he steps out to talk to him.]

There's anger in your swordplay today, Cecil.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

[Cecil grunts at the interruption, aggressively sheathing his sword.]

It's merely swordplay.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[He folds his arms.] As you say.

Your resolve has been strengthened as of late, it seems.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

They've sent Kain off to be slaughtered.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Mmmm... I heard. But as I see it, the greatest danger he'll face out there is himself.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

I intend to go with him.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[He's reasonably certain that's impossible, but he won't say so out loud, since... well, it hasn't been tried before, has it?] He could certainly stand to have you with him.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

And he shall. I won't fail him again.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[His only response is a quiet nod, then he steps away a few paces, his posture thoughtful.]

The enemy... you recall their tactics and abilities, yes?

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

But of course I do. It's foolish that they leave their wings exposed.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Well, those are rather difficult to conceal, you must admit.

[lunarborn.livejournal.com]

It's helpful to have a target so large.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Their style is designed to protect them, though. You'll need a way to take them by surprise.