Private Your Next Lesson

[Valery Noble]

Outfit: Jedi Jumpsuit
Weapons: Lightsabers

The New Cov Enclave was unusually still. The hum of the jungle outside filled the silence, broken only by the faint buzz of insects and the distant calls of creatures hidden in the woods. Inside, the wide halls of the temple-like structure stood quiet, most of the Jedi stationed here having gone off on assignments for the Hidden Path or other Jedi groups.

At the far back of the Temple's grounds, the training ring lay open and waiting. Valery stood at the center, the stillness of the enclave wrapped around her as she adjusted the sleeves of her dark jumpsuit. Her lightsaber hung at her hip, ready for another day of training.

She had invited Alana here today. A chance to put time aside for practice, for guidance, and to share something Valery had spent her life mastering. It was quiet now, but the moment Alana arrived, that would change.

Valery brushed a loose strand of hair back behind her ear and exhaled slowly, her gaze flicking toward the entrance to the ring. She could feel the other woman's presence drawing closer, and her lips curved into the faintest of smiles.

It was time.

Alana Calloway ​

 

[Alana Calloway]

Tags: Valery Noble
Gear: Reefs Edge

Alana's steps carried her into the ring at an unhurried pace, each step light, her awareness brushing across the stillness like fingertips trailing over fabric. She tilted her head slightly as though listening to the hum of the jungle beyond, her eyes narrowing just faintly in focus when her senses found Valery standing at the center.

"You've been waiting?" She said, her voice low, threaded with the wry edge she so often used to cover for her nervousness. "I hope you weren't expecting me to have a lightsaber, I'm still working on making one."

She drew the blade she was gifted, the blue blade shimmered in the light. She holding it loosely in her hand as though testing its weight anew. A faint grin touched her lips as she added, softer, "I'll warn you now, my form is…creative. I know the basics of Shii-Cho. But that's about it."

For a moment she hesitated at the edge of the ring, the silence between them filled with jungle noise and the faint pulse of the Force. Then, with a small breath, she stepped forward, shoulders straightening. She had a degree of fighting ability with swords, but nothing from a professional method of fighting.

"Alright, Master Noble," She said, her grin widening into something more defiant than playful. "Just, let me know when we're starting...don't want to end up unconscious on the floor."

She was pretty sure that wouldn't happen. Well, pretty sure at least.

 

[Valery Noble]

Outfit: Jedi Jumpsuit
Weapons: Lightsabers

Valery's smile widened as Alana stepped into the ring. She dipped her head in greeting, her orange eyes steady and warm. "Not too long," she said lightly. "And it is good to see you again."

When her gaze flicked to the weapon in Alana's hand, Valery tilted her head. "That will do for now, but swords and lightsabers are not the same. They handle differently, and I'd rather not risk either of us leaving the ring with injuries today." With a flick of her wrist, she unclipped a training saber from her belt and tossed it underhand toward Alana. "Use this. It will sting if you get hit, but nothing worse."

She then stepped back a pace and shifted her weight, one hand resting briefly against her own hilt before letting it fall to her side. "Show me how you'd stand ready," Valery instructed, "We'll spar a little. Just enough for me to see where you're at."

Her smirk tugged faintly as she raised her own saber, not yet igniting it. "And don't worry, I'll do my best to keep you on your feet."

Alana Calloway ​

 

[Alana Calloway]

Tags: Valery Noble
Gear: Reefs Edge

Alana's blue eyes met that of the other woman, giving a small nod. The small scar across her face had healed in, giving her a rather distinctive look. She didn't mind, least the loss of her red eyes would throw off her instigators. She did a small flourish with her blade, looking to Val as she informed her of the issues with using a sword against a lightsaber. The woman wasn't wrong, and she offered a sheepish grin at the remark. "Well, it was a gift...it's supposed to be lightsaber resistant, but I see your point." She remarked, moving to stow the blade back onto her back.

She narrowly catching the tossed saber, trying to get into a proper position. She lingered on the cylinder for a moment, examining it, studying the hilt as if trying to work out some hidden meaning behind it.

She had never actually used one of these before, she spent more of her time fighting against those who used them, then employing it herself.

It felt, heavier than she thought it might, but quickly placed the lingering sentiment aside.

She hit on the ignition switch, the blade flaring to life, as she got herself set into Shii-Cho stance. Alana gave a few waves of the blade, trying to get used to it, feeling the lack of weight to the blade, she pondered on how this would change her usual fighting style. A soft smirk crossed her features, and looking back to Val as she finally felt set, lowering the blade towards the master. "I'm ready."

Time to not make an ass out of herself.