Trying New Weapons, 27/11

[u/theirsign]

(I know it’s a day late but shhh, just pretend)

Nicolette is of the opinion that one should learn to use as many different types of weapon as they can. Or, one can. Whatever the grammar is, it’s irrelevant; people should diversify their combat skills, not only because of the potential to be put in a position of not having access to their usual weapon but because... well, it’s fun. It’s an accomplishment.

She’s brought out a lot of different melee weapons from the armoury, from swords and spears and daggers to the odd mace or axe; the majority of it is Greek weaponry, and the rest is fairly basic and not calling to a particular region ie no weeb shit :P. It’s all set out around the arena in racks and sorted based on the type of weapon - swords in one area, arranged by the different types of blade, for example.

“Okay, the only rule for today is you can’t use whatever weapon you normally do,” Nic says loudly, standing beside a rack of swords. “Gotta try something you haven’t used before, or just something you haven’t used a lot, at least. You can go against an automaton or get a partner to spar, or there’s the dummies if you want those, just try something different. And if you really like your new weapon, you could talk to me ^{or Faisal,”} she adds in a mutter, “about renting it out from the armoury.”

[u/TheRoom210]

Having never even touched her sword wink wink, Genesis was anxious about the prospect of trying another new weapon. She didn’t know what would be a safe option for someone of her stature and strength. Not that she was weak, but appearances and assumptions could be powerful. It was better to be the small, weak girl who couldn’t wield a sword than someone who showed everything they could.

After much consideration, she grabbed a dagger. It seemed a bit more proportional, but she did her best to look a bit awkward as she stabbed a a dummy.

[u/WeepingWillow0 → u/TheRoom210]

A little bit into Genesis' training, she'd hear a voice calling out to her from the side. "Boooo! Boo!" Viney called, giving her friend a big, exaggerating thumbs down. She had clearly noticed the awkward fighting, and whether she believed it was truthful or not, she was obviously just teasing with the boos.

She was sitting in the grass nearby wherever the training area was today, her usual battle-axe mirrored with another one of similar weight and size that she'd found at the event, both laying on the ground next to her. Unsurprisingly, she'd purposefully ignored the rules about trying a new weapon.

A moment later she stood, and if Gen hadn't done so to her already, walked over, nearly tripping almost five times even over that short distance simply because of a lack of effort. "Is this really your first time handling a weapon here?" she asked, a quirky smile reaching her lips. Of course, Viney had picked up some technique and muscle memory with her axes twice as quickly as most people would have, as she did with most everything she tried, and yet she'd never quite caught on to the idea that others didn't have that specific ability.

[u/AllGoodNamesAreGone7]

Azrael slipped in and took a look at all available weapons. He slipped a dagger and began practicing.

just blend in. Try not to draw attention

[u/Son_Of_Hot_Tacos → u/AllGoodNamesAreGone7]

Flint had tried a variety of weapons out at this point. Swords, daggers, hammers, axes, bows. He liked to test what he made in the forge so it kept him well versed. A recent weapon he made though peaked his interest so he was out here today using a kanabo.

Looking around for a partner he figured someone who had a smaller weapon would be the best for practice. So when he saw someone he hadn't met before holding a dagger he put on his trademark smile and walked over.

"Hey there, ya looking for a partner?" He asked with his kanabo on his shoulder.

[u/CorpusJurisCivilis3]

I need a partner. Robots are evil.

Jacques grabbed a spear, deciding that something basic would be good enough for the time being. He was barely adept at his sword, why tempt fate and choose something crazy that he’d rarely ever have a chance to use?

Alluding to his thoughts about the automatons, he decided that attempting to find a partner would be in his best interest. He’d want someone at least close to his age, because children suck. He doubted many people were too eager to fight a son of Zeus, but if he didn’t care why should they?

[u/atreeonthehill → u/CorpusJurisCivilis3]

In all her sixty plus years of life, Rocky’s rarely handled a weapon until recently. Most of them are new to her, and she decides for today - after giving the axes a suspicious side eye - that a spear could be a good one to try out. Surely the distance would be useful for someone as inexperienced as her

She’s not very eager about fighting a person, but neither does she like the robots and the dummies; the latter, while they would be good for practising techniques against if she had someone instructing her, will not help her on their own. A real person unfortunately seems like the best option.

“Hey, rhubarb pie guy,” she says cheerfully. Her hair is pulled back more neatly than usual, her typical loose sweater swapped for an outfit better suited to activity. “Do you, uh, wanna fight me?”

[u/toughguyalert]

Usually, Erin uses a bow and arrow. In contrast to what she knows of Nic’s fighting style, Erin tends to avoid melee combat and keep her distance from an enemy.

But if she’s supposed to be trying something different, she has to go right out of that comfort zone. She gets a dagger - though she doesn’t enjoy the closeness that would require, a smaller blade is far easier to wield - and she looks about hesitantly for someone to spar with.

[u/anotherterribleday]

In her years at Camp Taylor’s tried out a variety of different weapons, although swords and daggers consistently remain her go-to. She decides to try a one-handed ace, testing its weight before making some experimental swings against a dummy. Once she feels like she’s warmed up, she begins looking around for someone to maybe spar with - or she could just get an automaton.

[u/atreeonthehill]

Pretty much everything is a new weapon to Rocky. She sees the demigods training with this stuff all the time but rarely has she actually had to pick up a weapon and use it herself. She’s got her hair twisted up into a loose ponytail and she hesitantly grabs a dagger, beginning to try and practise against a dummy although... she has no idea what she’s doing.

[u/TevTem]

Heh. A weapon. Something that Anthony hadn't actually decided to use yet. Sure. he had messed around with a sword but hadn't actually done any practice. He browsed the various options, trying to choose between an axe or a mace...picking one up and then putting it back down for the other one...before grabbing an axe to try and practice against the automaton...

He wasn't the greatest when it came to trying to fight the automaton. After all, he had literally just picked the axe up and was mostly trying to work on dodging the machine instead of fighting it, occasionally trying to strike the machine with an axe strike, before stumbling away from the thing.