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Post by scorpiomilo on May 15, 2016 14:10:19 GMT -5
 The morning sun glinted off of metallic gold, a soft whoosh and hiss sweeping through the air. A light breeze tugged the plume of the knight's golden helmet as a silver and gold blade flashed through the air. Thick gray tail moving in careful counterbalance to the rest of her weight. Not that she wanted to dent her shield but as there was no one to help her practice, at the moment, a few simple bales of hay held it up as she moved to attack it. The polished mostly golden surface winking at her and displaying a mirrored image as the knight slid through some more, defensive poses as well. |
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Post by Nephthys on May 18, 2016 16:12:53 GMT -5
 Florence loved serving in the temple of Bastet, but times like these when the weather was so pretty, it was impossible to resist going outside for a short break in the sun. However, whilst she had come out to have a break from training and such-like, it seemed other sphinxes had come out to begin training. One such sphinx was a beautiful female with long white hair and shining armour. She truly looked like a vision from heaven and Florence watched her for a few moments in awe. When she caught her eye at last, she said "Practicing are we? For what upcoming battle? I'm on a break right now, but... maybe I could help you? Not that you don't look fully capable yourself, of course." She blushed a little under her mask. She then thought to remove it to look less intimidating and so that this strong woman would know who was talking to her. |
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 18, 2016 16:33:40 GMT -5
The knight had seen the sleek form of the priestess approach. At first she internally wondered why, since she was doing nothing that would disrespect the goddess and was not on temple grounds. She then reminded herself that the masked priestess's were often warriors themselves, and she offered a slight nod of greeting, ivory bangs falling over one eye, as they tended to want to do. " I don't know of any upcoming battle , but a continuation of practicing one's skills never hurt anyone, better to be prepared than not. " The large fluffy swath of her tail flicked back and forth idly. " If you'd like I certainly wouldn't refuse a more challenging partner than this set of hay bales has been " a wry grin twisted her cupids bow.
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Post by Nephthys on May 21, 2016 9:29:43 GMT -5
Florence chuckled. "Well I'm just having a break from practicing myself at the moment, so since I'm quite tired I might not be much of a match for you! Though I do think I could be more challenging then hay bales." She smiled at the female who seemed to glow in the sunlight. "Or maybe I could try to watch and coach you rather than take part in fighting myself." Florence knew that either way she'd be happy. For some reason, ever since seeing this lovely knight her day seemed to have gotten a little brighter. Perhaps it was her rather dazzling armour and hair that was doing this to her. Or... perhaps it could be something else. But Florence wasn't about to think about anything like that just yet. After all, she didn't even know her name. "What is your name, by the way? I am Florence."
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 21, 2016 22:30:31 GMT -5
Another slight dip of her head at the offer of the other female's name. Cupids bow lips quirking in a gentle, easygoing smile. A pearly silver paw brushed a lock of white hair out of her eyes. " I am Jocasta " she remarked simply, a slightly husky note to her voice. Which had always been on the slightly deeper side for a female in the first place. She found herself glad she'd actually let her hair grow back out, from its previously completely shaven look. " And any sort of help you're willing to offer is highly appreciated.."
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Post by Nephthys on May 22, 2016 12:23:37 GMT -5
"That's a very beautiful name... It suits you." Florence looked away and blushed a bit at her words. "Well Jocasta, how about you practice some defensive postures and I can check your form is right. That should be easier for me in my weariness." Florence eyes glinted with excitement. She was always interested in helping others be the best fighters they could be, even at her most tired.
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 22, 2016 12:50:22 GMT -5
She noted the other females blush, and felt something akin to a fluttering in her stomach, as if a fairy had landed inside and was trying to get out. " If you feel my form is incorrect or could use something don't hesitate to physically correct me, I.. don't mind if you touch me.." The last words were a bit shy, the last one to have touched her at all was her teacher after all, and that had been years ago. She let herself slip into the first of her more defensive routines, hoping the other female didn't notice her slight touch of nerves.
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Post by Nephthys on May 23, 2016 6:08:37 GMT -5
Florence observed the dazzling sphinx as she sank into her first position. "That's nice..." She said, then walked a little closer to her. "Just make sure your head is in line with your back and that your arm is straight in front of you." She gently touched the other sphinx to guide her paw and head a little higher. Touching her, it was... it just felt right somehow in a way that Florence couldn't comprehend. She purred a little and waited for Jocasta to go in to her next posture.
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 23, 2016 10:49:24 GMT -5
The knight quirked her lips in a faint smile as one ear caught the sound of the other female's purr. Indeed there was a simple, easy, steadiness to things, that left her feeling more comfortable than she had in years. She had become so used to practicing alone, that she'd forgotten how nice it was to have a partner. Especially if the other sphinx in question had such a simple, understated beauty like this female. Jocasta only nodded once she'd let herself flow into the second pose of her usual sequence. " Very much noted, and appreciated " she murmured in soft, husky thanks.
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Post by Nephthys on May 23, 2016 14:19:03 GMT -5
"Good..." Florence said appreciatively. "You seem to be flowing much better now. Isn't it amazing what a difference a guiding onlooker can make even for just a little while?" She smiled secretively to herself. "Right, now you need to lower your arms a little." Florence came up behind Jocasta to adjust them downwards slightly. As she did so, she blushed as a wave of her lovely scent came over her. After staying there a while Florence decided to move so that Jocasta might not notice how entranced she had become with her. I just need to remain professional about this... Florence thought to herself. Normally I can do that easily, it's just... what is it about her?
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 23, 2016 15:41:35 GMT -5
Jocasta couldn't quite resist the soft purr that escaped her when the other female touched her. " Yes its quite nice to get another opinion, wouldn't want my stance to be faulty in battle when I'd really need it after all.." She felt heat curl up inside her from the brief touch of the other female's hair and clothes. Now now.. calm down.. with how pretty she is she probably already has a mate, and cubs.. best not to hope.. The knight thought to herself. Remember your training.. don't let her distract and overwhelm you..
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Post by Nephthys on May 24, 2016 18:53:39 GMT -5
Florence watched Jocasta move through a few more postures, and they were all perfect. It looked like just a few small pointers from her had done the world of good. Though she was still a little distracted somehow... The memories of all the times they'd touched seemed to flit through her mind and make her dizzy. Florence thought to herself, what a magnificent warrior she was sure she would be. And suddenly, she was struck with a desire to know everything about her, and how she came to be as brilliant as she was.
"I'm sorry Jocasta, but I must ask... Would you mind telling me a bit about yourself? It's just that I've never seen a knight like you before, and well... I suppose I'm just wondering how you came to be as skilled, and... Beautiful as you are. Fighter I mean. A beautiful fighter." Florence flushed and mentally scolded herself for stuttering like that. Telling her she's beautiful? Oh gods, she probably thinks I'm... she bit her lip nervously at the thought of it. But it was too late now to take back what she'd said, so she simply waited anxiously for Jocasta's reply.
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 25, 2016 14:46:58 GMT -5
The knight settled herself back on her haunches, resting her sword by her gold armored side. Trying to hide how good it had felt to have the other female call her beautiful. " Well.. I was born from the union of an amazon and a male that had, taken advantage of her, my mother told me later that if I'd been born male she would have killed me.. As it was she was disgusted by me in that I bore enough of a resemblance to her captor that she grew to hate me. As soon as I was old enough I was sent away to be trained by the very people who had captured my mother in the first place. But as my skills improved, the males around me grew more jealous, that a female could best them. When I made knight ahead of the best male , he tried to get me to be his wife, and when I refused.. he.. beat me, physically , unfairly, and .. took advantage of me.. in shame I shaved my head, and hid away, it was not until last year's heb that I bothered to show myself again, since then, I have been trying to find my place again.. " She sighed, flicking her tail. Wondering if she'd said too much.
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Post by Nephthys on May 25, 2016 14:54:34 GMT -5
Florence's eyes instantly grew large with sympathy as she listened to Jocasta's sad story. "I'm sorry," She said, almost whispering. She raised a paw and used it to gently cup one side of Jocasta's face reassuringly. "You have been so strong, in the face of all that opposed you. It sounds like the whole world was against you until recently. But look at you now... You are so strong and brave, because of what you've been through. And if you ever want to talk about it, well... I'm here for you." She said, and then blushed a little. She was just so desperate to be of use to this amazing sphinx standing before her. She just hoped she wasn't coming on too strongly.
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Post by scorpiomilo on May 25, 2016 17:24:29 GMT -5
( kind of came up with that backstory on the spot, hope it doesn't sound too cliché )
Jocasta ducked her head slightly, she felt a bit shy to have so easily spilled so much about herself. Who knew after all if this other female would turn her in to those who were likely still after her? She tried to push the idea out of her head but managed to only press it back a bit. " You are the first I've actually told, the truth of it to.. most people , including my last trainer, just got some simple twisted version of the story, I don't know why but I felt like I didn't want to lie to you, even though I'm scared that you'd turn me in.. "
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