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Faith Lehane (dark_slayer) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-08-08 08:11:00

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complete, day 10, faith lehane, gabrielle

Day Ten
Who: Faith and Gabrielle
When: Early Afternoon
Where: In the gym
What: Working out, and a chance meeting
Rating: PG-13 since this is Faith
Status: Complete

Faith was pretty much the furthest thing from happy that the young woman could be. She'd had arrangements with her new Watcher, Severus Snape, to meet him for a training session yesterday. Unlike for most people, for her Watcher she actually tended to do as she was told, as long as it didn't go too badly against what she wanted to do anyway. So, she'd waited on the beach in the storm all day, and he'd never shown up. This did not make Faith a happy little Slayer.

Apparently, she was going to have to train herself, if her Watcher was too wussy to come out into a little storm like the one outside. Soon, she knew, she was going to track him down and kick his ass for this, but if she did that now, she might actually seriously hurt him and then where would she be? He was still her Watcher, after all. So working out some annoyance first might be a good call.

There was always one really amazing way to do just that, so as soon as the young woman woke up just after noon, she tied her long hair back into a ponytail, put on a pair of sweats and a comfortable tank top, and headed out. Her destination was the gym and fitness area that she'd heard about, but hadn't actually visited. Nothing better than a good workout to get herself back under control! Or as under control as the girl ever was.

As she made her way over to the main building, she shrugged as the strong winds buffeted her around. Still storming then. What a drag. It better stop soon or she was going to go crazy from being cooped up. This gym better be good. She made her way there and looked around with a soft whistle. A girl who had never had much money, she'd never seen anything like this. Everything brand new, nothing broken, and the selection of machines was amazing.

Without waiting even long enough to dry off, the dark-haired slayer made her way over to the first machine, closest to the door. Putting on far more weight than her slender frame should even be able to lift, she quickly threw herself into her workout. She didn't know how much time passed, but after awhile, she heard the door open and someone walked in.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-17 03:21 pm UTC (link)

She accepted the water, though she was barely winded. It had been a pleasant work out, but nothing that had tired her out very much. Of course, she had quite a bit of energy, and had even before she became a Slayer. Still, the water tasted good, and she drank quite a bit of it down.

"Yeah, same to you, blondie. You're tougher than you look."

Which, for Faith, was a compliment. She listened closely as the other woman spoke, nodding thoughtfully. Except when she she came to one certain part...

"Woah, wait, hold on. Gods? Are you fucking kidding me?"

But that was quickly shaken off as she was basically challenged to go more. She grinned, and laughed in delight. Of course, she was up for more! When was she ever not up for more? She didn't answer in words, just walked over to the weapons rack and picked out a sturdy staff. She didn't have as much experience in this weapon, but she'd wing it. When she'd picked one, she went to stand on the matt once more.

"Alright, girly, let's do this."

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warriorsbard
2008-08-17 03:41 pm UTC (link)

Gabrielle let out a low chuckle, knowing she got that a lot. Most people though of her just as Xena’s little sidekick. At one point, she was. The battling bard had grown into a quit the warrior over the years she traveled with Xena, something she was grateful for as well since they always seemed to get into some pretty tough situations.

“Thanks and no, I’m not kidding you, The Gods. You know like Ares, the God of War? Athena?” She questioned, smirking, remembering that Xena had brought forth most of the God’s death right after the birth of Eve. She watched as Faith picked out a staff, excitement rushing through her. She was looking forward to fighting with a staff.

“Yes, let’s.” She said, eyeing Faith’s movements before starting to fight with her, liking this because it gave her a chance to work on her form and movements, wanting to avoid being hit by the staff that was in the other woman’s hands, though they weren’t fighting to hurt one another, it was still good practice.

She couldn’t help but wonder why Xena and her never sparred like this then again, she quickly realized that even if they were too, the warrior princess would win no matter what, her skills just that much better.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-17 11:53 pm UTC (link)

Fighting and talking at the same time was never anything that remotely phased the dark-haired Slayer. So she didn't even consider stopping the conversation as she fell into a stance and enthusiastically swung her staff, connecting with the other woman's. Here, she wasn't quite as strong, though not weak by any stretch. After all, a girl had to use what came to hand in a fight, and sometimes, there were poles around.

"Gods. Dude. Wild. Like... you actually met these Gods? Face to face? Not through prayer and shit like that?"

Her words were punctuated by the rhythm of their weapons meeting, parting, and meeting again. She laughed as she fought, having never believed in anything resembling a religion, and now there was this girl talking about the Gods like she'd just seen them at the corner store the other day. It was crazy.

"Ares....? Athena... Oh, that one I've heard of in one of the classes I actually went to, something about peace or wisdom? I dunno... I always liked Aphrodite, that bitch is badass."

And that, right there, was pretty much the complete and total limit of what she knew about the Greek Gods. She laughed again and shook her head as she stepped out of the way of a well-aimed staff attack that would have hit her fairly hard on the arm if it had hit. More than she looked, definately.

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warriorsbard
2008-08-18 03:38 pm UTC (link)

Gabrielle smirked hearing Faith’s amusement. She nodded at her question of meeting them face to face, knowing that was probably a shocking thing for someone to hear but she had and honestly missed Aphrodite, the Goddess and her actually rather good friend’s though Xena was never fond of her since her magic always seemed to land them in loads amount of trouble.

“Athena is the Goddess of War and Wisdom, among other things.” She said, smirking, a giggle escaping her lips hearing Faith say Aphrodite was a badass. Oh she’d love to hear you say that. We’re actually really good friend’s.” she told her, continuing to spar with the staff, pointing out a few tips to the slayer on using the staff, figuring she could help her in any way possible.

As they continued their training, using different weapons and trying out hand to hand combat, the bard felt herself growing rather hungry, the work out proving to have an effect on her. As they finished, she picked up her bottle of water, taking a drink, noticing it was about afternoon now. “Want to grab some lunch?” She asked, curiously.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-18 11:17 pm UTC (link)

She shrugged off the question of which God covered what, not having much interest in the whole situation. Though, it wasn't like anything she'd ever heard of that a person could talk to a God, and have them talk back. It bent her head a little bit, but she was pretty good at sensing when people were lying, and Gabrielle clearly wasn't.

As they fought, she listened to the other woman, who was just a slight bit better than her at using the staff. Neither student nor teacher was exactly a familiar role to her, but she'd gotten better at learning since being a Slayer, and she did it slightly better.

When they stopped, she had a whole new level of respect for the blonde woman, not that she showed it. In most things, she was better, but she knew it was because of her superior strength from being the Slayer. Without that, she wondered if they'd be dead equal.

She drank down a good part of her water, a bit sweaty now, but feeling fairly good. Other than, of course, the predictable feelings she got when she had been in a fight, but since this was just sparring, it wasn't too bad. Something she could control.

"Yeah, for sure, food! Let's go to the cafe, yeah? I want a damn hamburger..."

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warriorsbard
2008-08-19 09:01 pm UTC (link)

Gabrielle placed the staff back where it had belonged, wiping the sweat off her forehead with a towel. She felt really good right now and was almost eager to continue their sparring match but decided against it. She had gotten in some good training and besides hunger was upon her. She was glad Faith agreed and nodded.

“To the café.” She said, smirking, walking out of the gym with her; enjoying the Slayer’s company. As they walked, her eyes caught sight of a flyer hanging on the wall. She stopped to look at it, reading that there was a party going on. She was immediately interested in going and wanted Xena to go with her.

“Are you going to go to this party?” She asked, curiously, looking at Faith, awaiting her answer, forgetting a moment about the food. She figured at the party she could introduce Xena to Faith having a feeling her warrior princess might find the slayer interesting, at least with her fighting skills.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-19 11:06 pm UTC (link)

It wasn't long until the two women had left the gym, and were headed off towards the cafe. Faith had been lost in her own thoughts, despite the idle chatter they'd been tossing back and forth, and was surprised when the blonde stopped.

"Hmmm? A party?"

It was the first she'd heard about it, but it wasn't like she had to think very much. It was a party. Of course she was going. She'd never consider otherwise.

"Hell yeah, I'll be there! You?"

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warriorsbard
2008-08-19 11:37 pm UTC (link)

Gabrielle looked over the flyer once more, reading where it was going to be and what time, knowing she’d need some time to get ready. She turned her gaze to look back at Faith, nodding in response to her question on if she was going or not. “Yeah, I’ll be there. I have to convince Xena to go with me though.” She said, smirking, thinking about her warrior making her smile a bit.

“She’s not much of a party person. We’re always the ones saving them or breaking them up.” She told her, thinking of their past adventures. “But I’ll be there for sure.” She added, not wanting to drag on and on about Xena and her though for the bard, that was easier said then done since she was a bard that liked to tell stories, which just so happened to revolve around Xena.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-20 10:02 am UTC (link)

"Wicked. I'll see you there, then. I hope it's not some totally lame kids thing, though."

She wasn't quite sure exactly who this Xena person was, except that she was definately a friend of Gabrielle's. And that she seemed to be a close one, which made Faith a little scornful, but also, if she admitted it to herself, a little envious. She didn't really have close friends.

"Well, let's go get some food!"

She changed the subject as the two women walked down the hallway together.

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warriorsbard
2008-08-20 10:11 am UTC (link)

“Great!” Gabrielle said smiling, excited to see her at the party. She nodded, heading into the café with her only to take a seat in a booth, glancing over at the menu rather quickly before deciding on something new to try. After they ordered, the two chatted about anything and everything their conversation continuing while they ate.

She saw it was just after noon and decided she should probably go, find Xena and get ready for the party. “So, I’ll see you tonight?” She asked, curiously, looking at Faith, hoping their friendship would grow. She did like the idea of being friend’s with her.

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dark_slayer
2008-08-20 10:25 am UTC (link)

As she finished up, she stood. She'd had a surprisingly large amount of fun with the blonde woman, and didn't hate the idea of seeing her again.

"Yeah, for sure. See you there. Oh, and we should train again sometime. Maybe bring this Xena girl, too, next time if she wants to come."

She smiled, a sincere smile for once, and stood up. A shower before the party sounded like a great idea.

"Later, Gee."

It was her custom to nickname someone by just calling them the first letter of their first name, when she really liked them.

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