IC Inbox - Asgard Eventide

[samantha_grey]

An old, brick edifice stands in front of the burnt-down ruins of a home in the hillside. Mountains rear up in all directions, covered in lush, green vegetation. Nobody comes this way anymore, but you have the sense that anything placed in the mailbox attached to this old structure will be found by someone, the only living person for whom this place still has any meaning.

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[sings_of_death]

[With her leg trapped at the moment there wasn't much of a place for Zero to go, though once they landed she made sure to hook in the other leg to keep the other pinned down.]

We could have gotten the answer who was going to slam who against the wall.

[She kept the pressure on the other, but didn't push down hard enough that there was a chance of anything breaking or of the sword accidentally collapsing Samanth'a throat.]

[samantha_grey]

Wall, floor, same difference.

[She scowled when she felt the woman's legs coiling against her, her hands keeping the practice weapon from breaking anything. Snarling, she tried another headbutt, but there was enough distance to make it futile. Attempting a roll wasn't working, but she had another trick up her sleeves.

She let one of her hands slip towards Zero's where it held the weapon. A thin scratch, nothing worse than a pissed off cat might leave, but she had tattoos on her back with power. The girl was not above a touch of cheating, since technically she couldn't turn them on. It was only a roughly chance in four that the tattoo would work, but if it did, it would freeze Zero for just a few seconds, enough time to try and roll out of her grip or at least roll them over so she was on top.

Provided it worked.]

[sings_of_death]

[As the nail dug into her arm Zero glared a bit at the other.]

Didn't realize you were a scratcher, guess you do like it rough.

[It wasn't long though before she realized that her arm was starting to get stiff. Well if they were going to play dirty, Zero certainly didn't mind at all. As her arm gave way she reached out and started shaping the shadow that she had been casting over the other into a rope, weaving it around Sam's torso to trap her if she weren't quick enough or strong enough the get out of it's weak grip.]

[samantha_grey]

[There was color in her cheeks, but she didn't suddenly turn into a blushing bride. Any embarrassment she felt at the comment was channeled into her anger. When she felt the shadows trying to bind her, the girl pushed hard to try hard force their bodies over so she could be on top.

Her claws gripped and didn't quite break skin, but the pressure was there. What was important, though, was that as she tried to roll them out of that rope over her torso, she'd be leaning in for a kiss. It might have been very easy to mistake as an acceptance of the woman's occasionally provocative comments, but if she could connect, she'd show her a much more dangerous power than her rune.

If they were fighting dirty, she could go ahead and start trying to drain a little power. Now would be a good time to lash out hard against her before she took too much.]

[sings_of_death]

[It was tempting and Zero smirked for a moment feigning leaning in as if go for the kiss, only to headbutt Samantha in the face this time. Sorry now wasn't the time for kissing, they could get to that a little later if she still felt like it. Besides Zero had used the same tactic a few times and wasn't going to fall for it. All the squirming through was enough to make her lose her balance for a second as the hand holding the blade of the sword slipped off going to the ground. Still she wasn't quite ready to be topped yet it was enough to break her concentration on the ropes as they vanished.

Sitting back for a moment Zero shifted the pressure on the blade, moving it in the opposite direction the demon was trying to roll and twisting her arm in a way that didn't seem right to seize the arm gripping it; the movement finally returning. Thrusting her leg up, she suddenly stopped all pressure with the sword and instead went the roll hoping to throw the other and get this back on their feet.]

[samantha_grey]

[The roll worked. Samantha was tossed and got slowly back up to her feet. Zero had been smart enough to avoid one particularly nasty attack, but it didn't mean that the red-head was quite out. She grabbed her sai up from the ground and the other from her sash. She was definitely slower to get up than the other woman, but nevertheless more than willing to do so.

Spitting to the side, she shook her head to clear that head-butt and glared over at her.]

I'm still standing, you know.

[sings_of_death]

I can see that. If that was all it took then I might have been a little disappointed.

But you know, if you want to go ahead and get started on dinner I won't complain.

[Someone's temper was just as useful a tool to use against them as anything else. She had already seen how composure and level headedness were easy to lose when you were pissed off enough.]

[samantha_grey]

[There was a rise, though she didn't come in like a bull charging the local china shop. Her lips curled in a little snarl, stalking forward slowly and lowering her body posture.]

I'm going to ask for something unusual at this rate, I'm thinking. Maybe see how you do with some real spices...

[sings_of_death]

Heh, can't be any worse than anything I had to make for Michael. If you want real spice let me show you how to cook for a dragon.

[Zero kept her blade up not moving just yet, this time she would allow Samantha to make the first move and then react, hopefully the other was having as much fun with this as she was. Otherwise it would be a waste to have such a nice dinner planned.]

[samantha_grey]

I can take it. You've never seen a demon's taste-buds. I hope yours are good, if you manage to beat me.

[It was hard to tell whether or not she was having fun, but she looked animated, aggressive and very focused on Zero. The red-head never really smiled enough, her face always having a bit of a severe look to it. As she slipped in, she kept one sai at a defensive posture, the other lashing out with the blunted tip to try and get a punch at the ribs. It was a pretty standard set of maneuvers but solid, since she could try to catch the blade in the sai's tines.]

[sings_of_death]

[Seeing the movement Zero swung the sword upwards, dragging it along the ground for just a moment to give a little more resistance and more power behind the impact that it would have. At the same time stepping in and turning her body so that the struck sai would barely graze her even if Samantha managed to hold onto it.]

I can eat pretty much anything.

[samantha_grey]

You and me both.

[The movement was hard to parry. She managed to wedge the tines around the blade, but it caused her wrist to strain quite a bit just holding it back. Grunting, the girl gritted her teeth and twisted back, using the sai to turn at it and push it away in a wide arc from her. Zero wasn't weak. She'd say that.]

[sings_of_death]

[Now was the perfect time, letting go of the blade as it went flying Zero pushed off the ground and went to slam a knee into the others stomach as well as a hard punch directed right at her head. Even if the blow failed to land she would be able to get the sword back easily enough while dodging the sais.]

[samantha_grey]

[The blow definitely connected full on. Samantha let out a loud puff of air with it and her face showed the signs of being in a bit of pain from it. When she went for the sword, though, Zero got the reminder of that tail's presence, trying to trip her just short as the demon recovered.]

[sings_of_death]

[Heh, too bad the tail gave her something to grab onto as well as to focus on. Missing tripping over it with a roll she reached back and grabbed the appendage while also kicking the sword upwards with her feet and grabbing it with the other hand.]

Gotcha.

[samantha_grey]

[Her foot raised up and thrust down even when the woman grabbed for her tail. She was trying to tamp down on the hand grabbing for her as hard as possible while her other fist balled up and punched hard, going for the face even as the blade came into her hand.]

Never get me in too close.

[sings_of_death]

[The pain in her wrist barely registered as Samantha's foot crashed down on it, the stone underneath cracking a little beneath the metal. As for the punch, Zero managed to pull the blade up just in time to put the broad side between her face and the first; pulling a bit harder on the tail as she maneuvered back to her feet.]

But what if I want to get closer than this.

[samantha_grey]

[And just like that, some of the fight left Samantha. The way that she pulled at her tail, the girl's lips parted and let out a cry that did not sound pained. Her cheeks heated and claws gripped her body, trying to keep her stable.]

Y...yield... stop doing that. Pe...people can see.

[sings_of_death]

[Stopping for a moment, Zero looked completely baffled. She hadn't really expected the other to give up so suddenly, and had it just been her imagination or had that been a rather sensual cry. It was a little confusing considering how tough the other had seemed.]

If there was anyone watching they had a pretty good show then.

[Turning her fingers a little she let go of the tail and lowered her weapon.]

Thanks for the workout, it was just what I needed. Though if we keep breaking their toys they might get a little mad. Let me know when you're ready to cook that dinner, you seem like you might need some time on your own first.

[with a twist she walked over picking up the discarded pieces of wood that had been the spear.]

Just don't wait too long.

[samantha_grey]

They... can just get a Freyr to replace them in the end. [She slowly stopped panting quite so much, the color fading from her cheeks when Zero's hand left the length of her tail. At the comment, she laughed softly.]

We can do that whenever you like. You just name the time, since we already know the place.

[sings_of_death]

Well as long as you're as good a cook as you claim, then how about tomorrow night. You can come use that table you like so much.

[Zero the wooden toys into a pile with the rest before retrieving her actual sword.]

Unless you've already got a date, then I guess well just have to do it next week.

[samantha_grey]

mmm, I might, but I think I can probably do dinner for you soon. I'll wait for your call in that case. And don't worry. I'm one of hte reasons your house has that table.

[Because she made Thor laugh.]