✿ Thirty-Fourth Ink Drop ✿ - [Action| Voice]

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[Miyabi woke with a start, finding herself sitting on a rock in the snow, leaning against her sword and sheath. Rubbing her eyes, she caught a glimpse of something shimmering off to the side. Wh-What--]

Mallet...?



[What in the--oh...oh, that's right. She'd made herself bigger the previous day, to practice...for the war. Miyabi closed her eyes, and forced the sobering news and that Malnosso person's words to rouse her awake. Sanji, Nami, Luke, Asch, Guy, Ginko...there were so many of her friends going. She couldn't sit around and sleep.

But she didn't want to hurt anyone, either. Sure she could cut demons and evil spirits, but...it was self defense. She knew those things would kill her if she didn't act first. Would this be the same? What exactly was she up against?

Heaving herself up by using her sword as a third leg, the girl winced as her back made a loud pop. Nrrgh, what an uncomfortable position to sleep in... Not gonna do that again soo--okay, so she probably would, given the Skill she was practicing was absolutely draining. Even more so than Rejuvenation, but perhaps the most useful skill in the Celestial Brush's arsenal.

The ability to slow down time - Veil of Mist.

Miyabi looked around, and blinked when she spotted the battledom only a few meters away. She gave it a scathing glare, remembering how she fought with it just to get it to work before kicking the damn thing and storming out. ...Her foot still hurt.

So, anyone on their way there, perhaps to do some training for themselves, will find Miyabi in close proximity, within a deep outcrop of trees, practicing her skill. Two horizontal lines hover in thin air, then spread slowly, like a thick, white mist. Anyone around will definitely see the mist, and feel oddly heavy, like their movements have slowed...that time has slowed.

But it only lasts a second, and the girl is breathing hard before she tries again.

That will last for an hour, given there are no huge interruptions, before Miyabi wipes her face free of sweat, wobbles on her feet a little, and grabs her journal. She tries to write, but her vision is as foggy as the area around her. So she just clicks on the voice, half panting out.]

Does anyone...fight with...a k-katana? Or just a sword. I'd...r-really like to...practice. [A deep breath, followed by a sigh.] I'm...r-right by the...battle thing.

...Thank you.

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[Voice]

[fabrecation]

[Luke stares at the person on the other side of the journal. The voice is familiar, but... he'd never seen Miyabi like this before. He never knew what she looked like - she was either too small or... well, furry. So, he opens his mouth, shuts it, then tries again.]

Miyabi?

[Voice]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Miyabi, despite looking like she just ran the entirety of the barrier twice, smiles when she sees the familiar redhead.]

Heh...heh. Hi, Luke.

[Voice]

[fabrecation]

It's really you? You're- big.

[Voice]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

Hehe! That's because of this thing...here. [She turns her journal around, letting the camera catch sight of a bouncing, shimmering little mallet under a tree. Thankfully, the thing finally started listening to her.] That's the...Lucky Mallet. It's from my homeland. It...makes things big or small...when you get hit with it. I use it to become big sometimes.

[She takes a deep breath, swallowing hard.] How are you doing, Luke?

[Voice]

[fabrecation]

I'm... okay. [Not really though. He's honestly kind of terrified, but he's been hiding it well. He's pretty sure one or two people from his household know, but luckily, they haven't said anything about it.

Besides, Miyabi sounds tired.]

But what about you? You're asking to practice, but- you should rest first!

[Voice]

[redhairedknight.livejournal.com]

Sure, I'll be right over. [Erza was always up for an opportunity to practice; she'll just have to try and learn to hold back for once.]

My name's Erza, by the way.

[Voice]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

Erza... Thank you. Ah, I'm...Miya. [She breathes heavily and bows her head politely. She was still breathless from practicing Veil of Mist, but she wanted to actually test it on someone, as well and some new and basic moves with just her sword.] I'll be...waiting.

[Voice/Action]

[redhairedknight.livejournal.com]

I'm on my way.

[It doesn't take Erza long to get there, mainly because the Battle Dome is so close to her apartment building. She arrives unarmed, but upon seeing the type of sword that Miyabi uses, she summons a similar one into her hand. She figures it's best to use a similar type of weapon in case she has to demonstrate anything.]

Nice to meet you, Miya. Ready to get started?

[Action]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Shoot, and she was hoping for a quick breather to regain some strength. Erza's swift arrival made the girl blink, and stand up from her sitting position, holding her sword out. She looked a bit exhausted, but determined all the same.]

Same to you. [She smiled, and bowed respectfully to her opponent.] I'm ready.

[Voice] I feel like I should re-introduce myself, it's been so long >.>

[skulljokelol.livejournal.com]

[It doesn't take a wild guess to figure out why she's needing to practice. He wishes it did.]

I happen to be a swordsman myself, Miyabi-san. I would be happy to assist... if you would meet one condition.

[Voice] ngl I was so excited to see this. |D;;

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Oh, my. That's a voice she hasn't heard in quite some time! Regardless, that just makes the girl smile even more, even though she's so tired already.]

Brook! It's so good to hear from you again! Ah, and thank you so much. What's the condition? [She's kind of hesitant to answer yes or no to it off the bat. Hopefully, it's something she can manage. Miyabi really hates to lie to her friends.]

[Voice] asdfghjkl <3

[skulljokelol.livejournal.com]

Yohohoho! It's been some time, I know. My fault, of course, but hence the condition!

Join me for tea and crumpets once we have finished? [The poor thing sounds tired enough as she is now, and Brook has always been of the opinion that sometimes the best way to deal with the present is to get your mind off of it for a while.]

[Voice] <333 although now I must sleep for it is 2am, ffff

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

No, no, it's fine. I'm also at fault for not looking for you. Heh...we've all been busy, huh?

Oh, of course I will! [Even though she has no idea what crumpets are.] That sounds amazing, Brook, thank you! Maybe you could play another song, too? Please? I haven't heard them in so long.

[action] ...they really had to meet eventually. |D

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[There's a figure making his way through the trees toward the battle dome, his hands in his pockets as he goes. He pauses, however, at that heavy feeling, his step coming down too slowly and he tilts his head, eyes scanning the mist.

Curious, he steps quietly through the trees toward the source once his body stops feeling so heavy.]

[action] If you get this like, 5 times, my net was being dumb. 8|; also GLEE

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Strangely enough the mist - though it makes Naoki feel slow and heavy - has a strangely comforting feel. It wasn't a dark presence, more like a zen kind of calm. A mist one could just relax in.

Of course, once he breaks the tree line, he'll find a young girl pushing herself up on her sword, rubbing her brow free of sweat. Ugh. She was so out of practice. And the power caps were not helping any. Nor was the fact that her head was ringing like a bell - so Naoki went unnoticed as she held out her sword to try again, breathing deeply.]

[action] nope, just got it once~ 8D

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki blinks as soon as his eyes fall on said girl and takes a step toward her.] Hey, are you all right? [She certainly doesn't look it, is what he's thinking.]

[action] Yaaay |D

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

Eh?! [Miyabi blinks just as the finishes making one line of ink in the air - which instantly hardens like a blade, and...topples the nearest tree. O-Oops, unintentional Powerslash!] ...Oh, shoot. I'm going to have to fix that now, too... What a waste of ink.

[Finally, she turns to Naoki, wiping her face.] Yes...I'm fine. Sorry if I...startled you.

[Voice]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

You're going to battle, Miyabi?

[Voice]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

I have to. They're not giving us the option to refuse this time. [Though she wouldn't anyway, given how many of her friends were going.]

[Voice]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

I see... But...

[Voice]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

Hm? What's wrong?

[ voice ]

[sniperkingftw.livejournal.com]

[ Heyyyy, heyyy. ]

Are you all right?

[ voice ]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Oh, darn it.]

Eh? Eh...heh. Y-Yes, of course I'm fine! Just finished...practicing. Th-That's all. [Well, finished for right now, at least.] Don't worry.

[ voice ]

[sniperkingftw.livejournal.com]

[ Well, he can't exactly say "don't practice 8|" since...you never know when that little bit extra will come in handy. BUT STILL. ]

Try not to overdo it; you've gotta make sure you have plenty of energy.

[ voice ]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Yes, mamasopp. 8| Miyabi laughs and wipes her brow, pushing her bangs back as well.]

I-I know, I know! I'll be sure to get lots of rest when I'm finished, don't worry about me. Plus, this skill is really useful!