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Date Posted: 15:10:20 11/30/03 Sun
Author: Sir Detrik
Subject: The Dance
In reply to: Edo Ikari 's message, "Parry" on 08:26:17 11/27/03 Thu

To the untrained eye, the complicated interaction of warriors before a strike is attempted may go completely unnoticed. The actual event, however, takes place during a state of mind that trancends the conscious recognition of time - and the participants in this prepatory, observational ballet may lose all track of time. When two warriors engage, the time leading up to the actual physical side of their battle can actually be more important than the strikes and parrys that follow. A trained swordsman is always observing the small intricate subtleties that will allow him to land a singular killing blow at any given time. This was particularly true of those trained in the art of Kenjutsu, the samurai art of swordsmanship. Western warriors, as well as those from around the world, may well understand and even perform a similar feat, but history has shown that the Bushi had made it an art, and a true philisophical lifestyle.

Ikari knew his subtle message was recieved. This Bushi would not be tamed easily.

For a brief moment the Sidhe only stared, clear eyed, at the Satyr. In this infinate span of time there were many subtle things changing on his person, many energies redirecting themselves in preperation for whatever was next. Ikari's third eye detected these changes in his ki with a keen sense, honed from many years of training. He garnered the following:

The Knight believed him, he was convinced that what stood before him was indeed a challenge, and not a toy. This did not seem to sway or stupor him, however, and in fact seemed to cement something in place that the Sidhe had been counting on.

Though his stance per ce did not change, the movement of his energies was that of pure preperation. The slack position, leaned against the desk, now seemed more controlled and ready. Ikari measured the lenght of distance between his crossed hands (who's fingers were no longer laced) and the hilt of his lengthy sword as a short seven and a half inches.

For the first few seconds, calculation raced through his mind, and could be seen through his eyes. Ikari could detect changes in his use of peripheal vision, despite the stillness of his eyes. He was observing, unmoving, the room, distances, Ikari's stance, and Ikari's energy all at one time.

Seemingly complete with his observation, A great change took place in the Sidhe that was most unexpected. Ikari had understood that this warrior was experienced, but to what degree was unknown. Detrik's mind had retreated to half-back, allowing his emotion to fill in the other half. His ki leveled, and remained not tense, but ready. His mind and energy became a blank slate, tingling with preperation but as calm as a Stone Garden. Ikari observed a level of zen calm and clarification, as well as Iaijitsu skill that he'd never, ever seen in a westerner.

Whatever would happen next, there was no divination that could tell. The two warriors were now involved on a spiritual level.

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