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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

clenching his fist lightly. )

… it's fine. maybe if i had trained harder, i would've been invited. but it's not my decision to make. no point in getting hung up about it.

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

felt no different in that regard, but its existence did raise other thoughts within his mind; would he have been picked if he were stronger, if he had never fallen at the hands of 'marth,' if he still represented basilio as his champion? those thoughts weighed heavy on his mind, with lon'qu —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

represent regna ferox left lon'qu feeling a certain way; as much was visible from his treatment of the pell behind him, beaten and struck with furious blows. yet, it was tradition for regna ferox — to invite and welcome outsiders to participate, much as he had been, once upon a time. this event —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

never even hope to match, before his glance fell elsewhere, looking off, across the arena. a hand fidgeted with his fur collar, bringing it up to better conceal his neck.

the silence shared gave the swordsman a moment to think about her question. of course, the decision to have other fighters —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

came to a finish, he attempted to look towards her, if only for a moment. )

… don't worry about it. it's not your fault.

( indeed, it would only be for a moment; sharp eyes had barely met with those belonging to the dancer, those violet eyes which held an unmistakable warmth which lon'qu could —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

shoulders heightened as he waited. it wasn't to say that he was irritated with her being there, nor was he ignoring her — he simply didn't want to interrupt her, and risk making matters worse. he was.. consciously aware of his reactions, and how they could complicate things. when olivia finally —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

how it utterly terrified him; a reminder of memories best left alone, lest they wish to swallow him whole again.

thus, all he could do was stand, feeling as awkward as he probably looked. with olivia attempting to ramble her way through an apology, lon'qu's arms came to cross over his chest, —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · 28d

( despite his inability to properly face the dancer in his presence, he could feel olivia's gaze staring straight at him; the usual soft (if not anxious) expression of the young performer, one who at times seemed afraid of the sound of her own voice, oft filled with admiration or friendliness. —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 10

precaution. )

… go on; what do you wish to talk about?

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 10

training with a blade! there is no telling what may happen.

( his reaction, a mixture of fear, irritation and concern, is brief, and upon the realization that it was merely olivia, he relented; a brief shake of his head as lon'qu straightened up, sheathing his sword, almost as a safety —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 10

concentration. it was only when she spoke, a gentle voice immediately recognisable to the swordsman, that he became aware, and his demeanour changed; tensed shoulders, a tightened grip on the blade as he turned to face olivia with furrowed brows. )

gods, woman — stay back when someone is —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 10

( so utterly consumed by his frustration, fuelling each clash of iron against the pell before him, that lon'qu neglected to notice the dancer's approach. of course, how could he — her steps were light, inaudible beneath the echo of fierce strikes, nor was she visible amidst his honed —

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 5

// in due course, we will ensure that great things happen here.. 🫶

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 5

... grrk ,
( his ego bruised; the thought of not being invited to participate as the champion that he once was? almost insulting — had he fallen so out of favour, had he grown complacent?
no matter.. it shall serve as motivation, to return to his prior status, to transcend it. back to training. )

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LON'QU. @feroxblade.bsky.social · Sep 4

// on a more serious note, hello !
i'm looking forward to being here soon; i plan to write some pieces that will challenge lon'qu's character and explain his direction, and hope to be able to establish that within interactions, too!
i am always available in dms, to discuss plots! don't be scared. ✨