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[soulsflight]

(Claire is slightly out of breath and she is wearing an outfit that is a far cry from the one she arrived in. She leans against what looks like a stone pillar, stretching out the muscles in her back.)

I could use an opponent. I can spar all I like against myself, but that won't do me much good.

(Just keep in mind, even without magical powers, she can handle herself just fine. After dusting off her hands, she picks up the communicator and pans the picture, showing that she is right on the edge of the main civilization.)

Bring a weapon. I don't want to be the cause of some tragedy. (Though she will look out for whoever answers her call. This is just her version of "tough love".)

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[brotrips]

I'm good.

(Arrogance and truth. Noctis is the epitome of combat prince.)

I could blow off some steam. Any landmarks I can use?

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[soulsflight]

Go East and get to the wall. I can talk you the rest of the way. (If he isn't dead-on initially.)

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[brotrips]

On my way.

(The video cuts off with the sudden appearance of black.

It isn't a quick trip, but Noctis has learned the basics of the city. After finding the correct transportation and then the exit, Noctis follows the wall until he sees the part he recognized in the video. It helps that the woman from the stream is visible.

He hasn't...really sparred with a woman before. He's seen females guards and knows they're capable, but his partners had always been male.

They'd mostly been Gladio.

He holds up a hand in greeting, though there are no visible weapons on his person.)

I'm here.

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[soulsflight]

(Claire makes herself visible, a sword in hand and a gun on her belt. At first sight, she might not look like the traditional guard, soldier or warrior, but one shouldn't wholly rely on their sight when they face "Lightning". She is fearless in combat and quick. Etro chose her for her knight for a reason, though at that point her powers had been expanded. Mere humans can't do the work of gods!

Now she is wholly human again and relying on her own strength. The lessons she has learned have made her smoother - less likely to make a mistake - and there is something exciting about feeling her own mortality. Her stance as she faces him is strong, unflinching.

One could almost believe this woman doesn't hesitate before any obstacle in her life.)

Guard up. (He may not have a visible weapon, but her gaze is wary, assessing him.) We don't want any accidents.

[brotrips]

(Not all soldiers are big and burly. Gladio is the biggest among them, but all three of the smaller members have skills of their own. Claire is smaller than Noctis himself, but he isn't going to underestimate her based on sex.

Noctis doesn't seem like the typical warrior either. He's a bit smaller for a male, with slender shoulders and a slim build. His clothing comprises of a black tee and pants that end mid-calf. However, he has the power of the Lucis line behind him, a power augmented by training from the strongest warriors. The prince may have guards, but he was taught how to fight as well.

A confident smirk that borders on arrogant crosses across his face. Noctis' right hand extends before small specks surround his arm. The process seems instant, and when it's clear, there's a sword in his hand.)

Who says I'm off guard?