Inbok for @sticksandbones

[missinglink]

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[godsfavourite]

Fortunately, I’m not looking for thanks. Their safety is enough, and I’m sure they’re used to the guardians’ protection.

Until then, I’ll have to adjust my work out routine. You and Kanda could join me for that, too! Though, I’m trying to adjust mine to not use my Innocence’d arm. The less I can rely on that, the better.

[missinglink]

If you think it might help, I can show you how I do my own training routine. Without Innocence, I've had to adapt to my own style of fighting between spells and hand-to-hand, so I think you might find some differences in the way I handle training as well.

[And, you know. You gotta be regular with it if you want tits like his-]

[godsfavourite]

I’d be willing to try! CROW training must be intense, right? I’ll absolutely give it a go, then. How hard do you think it is to do one armed?

[ Because when Allen said without his Innocence… he meant it— ]

[missinglink]

Challenging, but far from impossible. You already have the experience to back it up, and we typically don’t wield weapons as large as your sword.

[Link brings a hand to his chin, thinking.]

Would you want to fight with something else that large? Or smaller? Or just your fists?

[godsfavourite]

…I’m still not really good with my claymore. Evident by how often Kanda kicks my ass. But… I think… that’s because those are supposed to be two handed weapons, normally? I tend to rely on controlling it more than wielding it.

So… something smaller could be good. I am generally better with my claws, anyway??

[missinglink]

Then I would recommend a switchblade.

[Link shifts his arm, and he must tap some sort of hidden release faster than Allen can see, because the knife in his sleeve on his right hand suddenly pops out.]

I dual wield, but they’re just as effective one-handed. Lightweight and portable, and easily hidden.

[godsfavourite]

[ Allen is aware of his knives. He’s seen them. And yet, he’s still surprised to see a blade come out, blinking dumbly at it. ]

Do you…

…

Do you ever take those off?

[missinglink]

When I’m sleeping. Otherwise I wear them.

[So if this man is dressed and is wearing sleeves you can assume they’re under there.

He retracts the blade, rubbing over his wrist from the outside of his jacket.]

The situation here has been mild so far, but given what we know, that could change in an instant. I don’t want to be caught unaware.

[godsfavourite]

Well, you wouldn’t have to right bother with that. I’d protect you if anything happened!! [ Who’s… supposed to be the bodyguard here, Allen? ] So you’re allowed to relax a little.

But if you’re willing to let me borrow one to train with occasionally, I’d like that~! Wrist-blade-thingy isn’t too far off from claws.

[missinglink]

[Joke’s on you Allen he’ll relax when he’s dead.]

Of course. Just let me know when you’d like to borrow it, and it’s yours. We’ll have to make sure it fits you.

[Allen’s wrists…are tiny.]

Normally you would train without the blade to begin with, but you’re hardly new at fighting. I think it would be fine.

[godsfavourite]

I should hope not! It’d make the last few years real botched, innit??

I have padding to wear from my wrists if they have to be adjusted. Y’know. For my clown gloves?

[missinglink]

That would work. I just advise you to exercise extreme caution when using them. Not that I think you wouldn't, just that I know your claymore has unique properties in that it can only exorcise dark matter...

These blades, meanwhile, are happy enough to exorcise your blood from your body, no matter what you are.

[godsfavourite]

Don’t worry, I know. Look, just because my sword doesn’t hurt humans, doesn’t mean you can discount Edge End. My claws still don’t work like Sword of Exorcism does, much to my dismay. If they did, I probably wouldn’t… ever use the sword?

[missinglink]

Hm. Fair enough.

[Edge End...could kill a man, if Allen decided to become evil.]

Well then, I look forward to seeing how you adapt to the blades. I think you might find them quite handy for everyday use.

[godsfavourite]

[ Sure could! ]

"Everyday use"? Oh, do you use them to chop veggies and such when you're cooking???

[missinglink]

Sometimes, yes.

[Don't tell Lvellie.]

[godsfavourite]

[ Bro the only think Allen would tell Lvellie is to Eat Shit and Die. ]

...Hehe. Okay, that'll be fun, too.

[missinglink]

Good. We'll have to work up a training schedule, then.

[Link sits back, folding his hands in his lap.]

Was there anything else you wanted to talk about? If I didn't answer your questions thoroughly, please let me know.