[Open] Now Her Hand Is Raised

[judgemewhole]

WHO: James Norrington and You
WHAT: James is completing his assignment for Forces, OR hey how effective is a broken bottle in a fight anyways?
WHEN: Mid-Justinian
WHERE: The Gallows - Training Grounds
NOTES: Warnings for possible violence? James is seriously trying out everything.

It's not unlike James Norrington to be out in the training yard, working on his sword and shield work. It is, after all, what won him such acclaim at the Tourney, and he practices daily to keep up those 'world-renowned' skills up to snuff.

Today, though ... today is a different sort of day. Today, James has got the equivalent of a pile of junk before him, and is, if you can believe it, using it to attack the dummies on the far end. Right now he's got a broken wine bottle and seeing just how far he could stick it into the dummy's artery. There was a chain, some sticks, some sand ... he really was just trying out everything as a weapon. Including a frying pan.

Maker knew he was going to get on-lookers, but for as ridiculous as the scene was, he was taking it completely seriously.

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[judgemewhole]

James turns, arching an eyebrow, before he smirks and twirls the frying pan in hand. From off in the shade, Interceptor gave an answering bark as well, before his master drawled to his Grey Warden friend.

"You would be surprised of the effectiveness. I am thinking about starting to use it as a back up."

[circleprodigy]

Garahel happily barks back, though he sniffs at the frying pan first because it might have the echo of something tasty on it. Inessa tilts her head and echoes the smirk, looking it over. "Oh, I've seen their use. There was a cook at Weisshaupt who was terrifyingly proficient. Those who disrespected her did not do so for long, I can promise you that."

Glancing to his other improvised weapons, she crosses her arms. "What else has stood out, so far?"

[judgemewhole]

"Useful in battle and in cooking one's dinner later. Yes, this will stay on the list of approved weapons." He put it down, then eyed the lot, "The chain, so far, seems to have a great deal of utilitarian use. Long range, can entangle and injure enemy, all in one go."

[circleprodigy]

"And if you're threatened while cooking, it would be even more devastating heated." Inessa nods, then glances over to the chain. "Heavy...but even a mage with little body strength could energize it. I could demonstrate, if you wish."

[judgemewhole]

"Oh yes, absolutely .... and aaaah, no." He grinned at her, tipping his head to the side, "These are for weapons that are not magically charged. Something even a mage might want to consider picking up, in case they are running low on mana."

[circleprodigy]

She nods as Garahel plops down by Interceptor, giving him a lick. Hi, friend. "In that case, something that's light or can be used at range would be ideal. Most mages aren't suited for front-line combat, after all, so they need something that won't weigh them down or force them to use muscles they don't have. That said, I remember a fellow Warden mage who made extremely good use of a candelabra."

[judgemewhole]

Interceptor chuffs happily and bumps his head against Garahel. Hi friend Hi! "Hm ... we don't want to use bows or arrows then."

He looked over his pile of weapons. "How would they do throwing things? Like bottles or rocks?"

[circleprodigy]

Inessa nods thoughtfully. "Both are possibilities; many among the Inquisition have learned to wield grenades, after all. We have to practice our aim with spells; physical objects is not that different a practice, more or less. Anything that could be used as an attachment for a staff might be helpful, as well."

[judgemewhole]

"You mean like blades? I will certainly put in a requisition for it, if you think we are lacking." James snorted softly, "Although it seems to me that most mages around here are armed to the teeth."

[circleprodigy]

"Blades, or something like, yes." Inessa smiles a little as Garahel nuzzles his canine friend. "But if that happens, I would want to be sure such mages are well-instructed on how to best wield them. I've seen too many injuries from those new to staff-blades, accidentally self-inflicted."

[judgemewhole]

"Well I would like to see a mage hit someone with a giant glass orb. If nothing else it would be a novelty." James mused, as Interceptor licked Garahel's ear. "I could always run a class ... if mages wouldn't mind getting instructed by a Templar."

[circleprodigy]

Inessa crosses her arms, thoughtful. "There are enough who might not, I believe. If it would be easier to run it alongside a mage, I could try to donate my time depending on its schedule. I'm assisting Christine in the Red Lyrium project now, but that doesn't occupy every waking moment."

[judgemewhole]

"Well, we should do what we can do to keep this+ going ... but if they will not accept it from a Templar, surely there are others who are well versed in these sorts of combat. However, they do need to learn."

[circleprodigy]

"They do, I agree. Learning how to improvise and adapt are important lessons for anyone, mage or not. Even those who think they will never see combat cannot be certain of that. None of us have that luxury."

Inessa shakes her head and glances over to the rest of his pile. "What does Interceptor think about your attempts? Does he approve of any?" One can never go wrong with trusting the instincts of a mabari, after all.

[judgemewhole]

"In this day and age? Most certainly not." He said quietly, before he chuckled softly, "Well, I know he didn't like the clanging noise of the frying pan. He likes the rope, but only to play with."

[circleprodigy]

"Oh, is that true? Do you need a game of tug of war, Interceptor?" Garahel perks up and barks, delighted by this idea. Can they, please??

[judgemewhole]

In response, Interceptor jumped to his feet, and barked happily in turn. James gave Inessa a dry look, "You see what you've started?"

[circleprodigy]

Inessa smirks back, crossing her arms. "Indeed. Are we going to be so cruel as to keep the waiting, James?" Garahel whines in anticipating, giving them both that soulful stare.

[judgemewhole]

James rolled his eyes, before he snorted softly and reached out for the rope to toss to the mabari. "I suppose I cannot deny two sets of puppy eyes. You spoil them, though."

[circleprodigy]

She smiles at that, unrepentant. "Only because they're worth it. They work so hard, and they deserve to be spoiled a little for their efforts. Right, boys?" Garahel wastes no time in lunging for the rope, eager to begin.

[judgemewhole]

Interceptor goes for the other end and starts pulling immediately, which means James is going to move right out of the way. And gently pull Inessa with him.

"I will not argue with that, but my experiment is quite done for the day."