Getting back into the swing of things.

[jyo]

"Ahh the training grounds. A well remembered spot. Had alot of fun here." Jyo said to himself as he stepped into one of the sectioned off areas to train on. On his back was his large Zweihander. It was almost his own size. Jyo reached up with his left hand and took the sword from it's metal housing on the back of his coat and swung it experimentally in both hands to get a sense of it's balance.

"Heh this should work better than my other blades. During thos evolutions my other sword just plain didn't work right." He muttered but with a glont of joy in his peircing green eyes.

Jyo practicd different swings with his new weapon getting the feel of it. After about twenty minutes he had it down and was swinging it like a pro.
"Hmm now all I need is a worthy foe to get back into some real trainig....' He said.

[Darian Dumonte]

Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!

The sound of six-gunshots heard on the training grounds as Darian opened his eyes and gazed at the damage done to a target. His Forest Raven was his most trusted gun as he gazed at it for a moment and almost gave a smile. Six hits. With his eyes closed when shooting. He remembered failing horribly when he was younger but, now as a Gun Mage the gun was merely an extension of his abilities both physical and magical.

I guess that's how it is.

Darian gazed at the target again and then felt Orchid his Snow Leopard and lifelong friend brush up against him. Ok so Darian had only had Orchid for a few years but, still he could always count on the cat for friendly if not always useful advice. He ruffled Orchid's fur lightly.

"So?"

I still don't see the need for such training.

"Cynic."

[jyo]

Jyo's attention was shifted as he heard gunshots.
Hmm a gunslinger. Wonder if he can match or exceed my own marksmanship skills. Jyo thought thinking to the glock in his coat. The young man holsterd his sword and headed over to the gunmage in the distance.

"Sorry if I am intruding but it nobody else but us seems to be out here right now. I was wondering of you'de like to train with me?" Jyo said with a smile.
"Name's Jyo. Whats yours." he asked.

[Darian Dumonte]

Darian heard the voice of another behind him as he snapped open his gun six shells falling out and clattering on the ground. Pulling six fresh rounds he loaded them into the Forest Raven with a quick and practiced movement and opened his eyes hearing the voice behind him. So this was Jyo? A name that Darian had heard about. Well Darian had been expecting a more impressive entrance from such a famed student but, it was all he had gotten so far as he turned around and faced him. Darian himself was lightly armed carrying his Glocks, his Raven, and his shotgun which was currently in the back holster.

"A pleasure to meet you, the name is Darian Dumonte, the cat beside me is Orchid my familiar," that soft voice from Darian but, the tone was not misplaced nor the accent. French accent but, the tone was trained much like a noble.

He studied Jyo for a moment.

In truth he is probably more powerful then myself.

"I am not sure if I would be good practice for you. From what I hear you're quite powerful."

[jyo]

Jyo sized up Darian.
"Well Darian it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm sure my own power might be a bit over your own. But I have also been in a coma for three months. So I'm not at my best right now. So for the time being we should be more or less on even ground wouldn't you say." He said with a shrug. he noted Darian's accent. It sounded like he was upperclass in society. But not stuck up.\
"So what do you say. Either way it's not a problem. But I would like to get back into training. besideds you can only get stronger from it." he said.

[Darian Dumonte]

"I'm afraid you'll have me at a huge disadvantage in close-combat with that sword of yours. I did not bring my own blade, to the training field today," Darian said softly as he sized up Jyo and nodded at Orchid who stood beside him streching out his muscles like he was preparing himself. In truth Orchid wouldn't let Darian fight alone anyways as the cat readied himself. Darian turned his attention back to Jyo.

"So what kind of training did you have in mind?" Darian asked calmly as he checked to make sure he was wearing the necklace and medallion in case he needed them. He was glad that he had decided to bring his Forest Raven to the grounds.

[jyo]

Jyo smiled.
"Well then I simply won't use the sword." He said bringing the weapon out and stabbing the tip of it into the ground and leaveing it to sit there like a small tower. Jyo then pulled out the 9mill. glock and checked it over makeing sure it was in working order.

"Guns and magic. How about that. You seem to be a gunmage. And My own marksmanship is nothing to sneer at. And my magic should even things out." He said stepping back at bit.
"I guess the only rules are. No heatshots or the like. I'm not fond of killing. Particularaly when it's only training. I trust you are a good enough shot to work with that." he said

[Darian Dumonte]

Darian shifted and pulled out his own glocks switching off the safeties as he stared at the man in front of him. In ranged combat that was Darian's specialty and he'd have a huge advantage to balance Jyo's power. Darian and Orchid were both fast possibly faster then Jyo. If that indeed was true he'd have to rely on his speed and immense accuracy to get the advantage. He did however, give a small smile to Jyo.

"I'm afraid I know a few more tricks then you anticipate. While it is true that gun's are my main weapon's you shouldn't underestimate an opponent's creativity,"

Darian said softly as he cocked both guns.

"Your move."

[jyo]

Jyo shook his head.
"Do not be so quick as to assume to know what I am anticipating Nor did I say anything about creativity did I? Locigally If I didnt think you'de be a challenge I wouldn't suggest this don't you think?" He said as he jumped back and pulled out his weapon. He made sure that his sword was still between them.

My move eh? Well let's start it off light. get him to move. Same with his familiar. I also should get ember out. He thought. Jyo leapt to the left and with his right hand formed his fire orb spell. He threw it at Darian. Though it wasn't intended to hit him. Just get him to move.

Jyo also let Ember come out. As Ember was a seperate entity this took no concetration on Jyo's part at all. Soon a man sized fire-wolf was standing proud and in full combat readniness.
Well let's see what this guy can do. Thought the youngf battle-mage as the fight began.

[Darian Dumonte]

His opponent had made a clever taunt but, Darian wasn't mindful of it as Orchid backed away. Neither of them wanted Jyo's familiar to get involved the wolf looking as formidable as his master. For now Darian would have to work on his own with Orchid keeping alert for him the feline sitting on his haunches for a moment. To anyone else it would appear that the familiar was sitting out but, Darian knew that the cat could leap into the fray as quickly as needed. Darian carefully watched him use the large sword as a place to hide behind for a moment but, Darian only gave a smile at the strategy. When he saw the orb of fire come at him Darian fluidly dodged the flaming orb hearing it hiss and crackle as it went by him. So the enemy had fire spells in his or her arsenal judging from the heat of the spell Darian figured he was quite powerful.

That's not good his spell power is a lot higher then I expected which means I'm only at a non-magical advantage thanks to speed and my guns. In ranged combat I still have an advantage but, his spells are much more powerful then I anticipated. Still I guess the rumors were true about him.

Darian drew a Glock and snapped a safety off as he leveled it at the moving Jyo. Darian may not have the firepower of Jyo but, he certainly had his own tricks as he opened fire with his Glock rapidly pulling the trigger he fired four bullet straight at Jyo leaving only a half a second between each shot targeting different areas on Jyo’s body one for each limb actually. He certainly had his own tricks one being his devastating accuracy with guns but, he wasn’t going to reveal his gun arsenal just yet. He wanted to see what else Jyo could do.

[jyo]

Jyo noticed Darian come out shooting.
Takeing careful aim I see. This could be interesting. He thought. Jyo decided to shoot right at his foe's gun itself while avoiding the bullets. The first shot wizzed by him. but the second scraped across his shoulder as he went into a roll. The shot wasn't enough to damage him. But enough to hurt a decent amount.

Jyo decided to use his wind mahic to creat a strong enough gust to dislodge his sword and then blast it away with another gust. This would get rid of Darian's cover. Jyo held his gun out aiming at Darian's location wondering if his shot had hit or missed. He was no gun mage. But Jyo's accuracy was uncanny for someone who did not completely focus on gun fighting.

[Darian Dumonte]

In a duel of bullets however, Darian's skill was quite evident as he watched the bullet that had hit the plating of his Glock drop to the ground. Darian gave a smile for a moment as he stared at Jyo. He had decent aim he'd give him that but, Darian already saw that some of his shots had hit. That was his purpose. Whittle down the enemy and force something desperate as he studied Jyo having never actually moved from his location his feet only adjusting so Darian could face Jyo. There was a purpose to this as the Falcon's Eyes were now on Jyo dramatically increasing Darian's accuracy right now.

Darian's eyes had taken on an avian quality and he whispered a spell and waved his free hand at Jyo. This wasn't an attack spell and Darian himself loved the effects since he could see it quite clearly. Jyo was now a target in Darian's eyes. A violet flame that only Darian could see. Jyo had become the mark. For the Hunter's Mark spell. Darian cocked his Glock once more.

"I will admit that you have good accuracy Jyo," Darian said with a smile as he was glad he had a speed edge. Jyo had only launched two attacks but, that gust of wind yes that was interesting and Darian hadn't made a move yet. He wanted Jyo to make another move. Darian carefully studied his opponent as he leveled his gun and fired another pair of shots. The first one going for Jyo's untagged shoulder the second one going for a kneecap. Between Hunter's Mark and Falcon's Eye he'd have a tremendous accuracy boost.

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Hunter's Mark has been used. Jyo is now the mark. (-1 Energy)
Falcon's Eye is currently active. (-1 Energy)

Glock's Current Ammunition 14/20

[jyo]

Jyo summoned his wind powers to jump and fly up. He avoided the bullet aimed for his knee but the one for his shoulder grazed his bicep. It was enough to hurt and slow the arm down.
Trying to break me down. Clever. Well let's see if you like this next phase. Jyo though touching down lightly and leveling his weapon aiming for the elbow of the arm holding the gun and fired off two shots. He only had three rounds left.
Knew I should have reloaded before this. Getting too carless of late He thought as he started strafing to Darian's right to make himself slightly harder to hit as a moving target.