nocturne ☀ defense training

[london r.]

Combat was something London had always done her best to avoid. She had always preferred other activities, although she had gotten into a couple play fights with Harvey. Her brother had always been so stubborn, even when it was obvious he was wrong, it seemed like he had just been daring her to attack him anyway. Most of the time he'd instigated the fights, but if he'd made Bennett or Alexis cry with that temper of his, she would be the one flying at him. Maria always broke things up though, scolding the both of them for being childish and once again reminding London about her blood condition. But she was always fair, inflicting her wrath upon both of them equally. She'd even suggested different ways for them to settle their conflicts, like karaoke, dance battles, which London had rather enjoyed as she'd been good at those, and other things like flipping a coin, tree climbing contests, and board games like checkers or chess.

But she supposed not all conflicts could be solved in that way, violence was inevitable. That was why, when a defense training was announced, the girl would make her way over. The girl seemed a little nervous, and rightfully so. If she ended up being unable to block an attack for whatever reason, things might not turn out so well for her. Perhaps this was a bad idea after all, she wouldn't wish to inconvenience her clanmates. But her resolve was stronger than her doubt. She needed to learn, and it was better to start with such things now rather than pushing it off for another day. "I would like to participate, it sounds like fun." the girl would say, her soft, British accented voice betraying her nervousness. London did her best to ignore Cry's not so nicely phrased question, doing her best to ignore the offsetting mood the raven seemed to be in, and instead just prepare herself mentally for blocking attacks.