1st cut - Action; Outside Union

[revolutionista]

[Anyone outside or on the walls of the city early this morning will notice a stranger approaching the city. Heading from the woods, they're wearing a dark grey hooded cloak that hides their face rather well. They seem to be carrying a sword, as well as a lightweight-looking bag strapped to their shoulder.

They also seem suspicious.

When the person comes close enough, they briefly look up at the walls - if anyone watching is attentive enough, they might be able to make out the features of a girl - and smile, giving a small "hmph" of satisfaction. Finally here.

With that smile, the girl continues on towards the city gates.]

Let's see how much has changed here.

Comments

[revolutionista]

I know of a good way to teach discipline.

[It's called "beating people until they have no other choice but to learn it".]

He has... some potential. I can only hope he puts it to good use. But your assistance is welcome, Sanageyama.

[globalawareness]

I've got a few ways myself. I'd have to, to master kendo as much as I have.

[Even though he got beat, he's still plenty confident in his abilities.]

Have you met anyone else here, or am I the second person you've bumped into today?

[revolutionista]

Is that true confidence, Sanageyama? I shall be disappointed if you speak better than you fight.

And worry not. I've no one else to compare you to... yet.

[globalawareness]

Worry? Who's worried?

[He's a bit worried, but understandably so. And he's not going to openly admit it, either.]

Like I said, I've been training. But I have little left to learn about kendo proper -- I've been training my body above all else.