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A coatl is standing on a small stage. His manner is somewhat stiff and awkward, but he is dressed to impress and the sword in his hand shines beautifully as he holds it up. "Welcome all," he says. "I am here to demonstrate the art of swordplay. Please remember not to try what you are about to see. It would be extremely dangerous. Thank you and enjoy the show."
Prepared speech over, he takes up a fighting stance, holding his blade out. He demonstrates basic forms: thrust, chop, parry, block. He slashes, and the sword whistles with the speed at which he cuts the air. The advanced forms are like a dance. The coatl's footwork is impeccable as he steps forward and back, twirls and sidesteps. The sword whirls around and under and around again, a blur of movement. Uncountable imaginary enemies are cut to ribbons. For the finale, the coatl leaps, throws his sword straight up, does a backflip, and catches it again.
There is a scattering of applause, and he bows. "Now I will demonstrate the sharpness of the blade," he says. "It is battle ready and can cut with ease." He takes a fighting stance and nods to an assistant offstage, who begins to throw fruit. With unerring precision, he slices each one in half midair. Apples and pears are fairly easy, and make a satisfying
thwap when cut. Bananas might seem simple, but not when they are being split lengthwise. A peach would seem to present some difficulties, but the sword is so sharp it cuts the pit effortlessly. A cherry seems like an impossible challenge, yet still the coatl finds his mark. The coup de grace is a large sugarmelon, which he neatly quarters with two lightning-quick slashes.
The coatl bows deeply, cleans his sword with a cloth, and sheaths it. "Thank you, thank you. Would anyone care for some freshly prepared sugarmelon?"
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Prescott These sugarmelons aren't nailed down, but who knows if Gargamel will be pleased with them all? Maybe Botan can make a gift out of them, like, uhhh, a very large salad?
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YanderePower A sugarmelon is almost as good as a candy apple, right?
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JinxMoonstone Are you sure you don't want to stop for food, Chess? There's so much of it, and it won't eat itself, you know!
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duiilcet Perhaps a gift will cool the imperial's temper. It will certainly distract him from noticing his daughter has wandered off... oops.
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StrudleNugget The coatl tries to lure the baby out with a sweet treat. He wonders if this is actually wise, as it seems to have a hypnotic gaze...
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Dil If it's an eating contest she wants, it's an eating contest she'll get! Cobra might actually explode if she eats this many sugarmelons.
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7diamonds Something else is streaking through the air, but its only mission is to be friends with Thaluriana! That's still pretty important though
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BJsBabes A sudden scent of flowers leads her to a lovely new outfit!
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Zaya The coatl hands each of them a sugarmelon to get their party started!
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RubieKanary Perhaps if she takes these sugarmelons on a stick, and eats the sugarmelons, she can use the sticks for her kite!
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dragonlover1234 A strong spring breeze urges her on!
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HSoup A feast awaits! Truly, this day is blessed by the Windsinger.
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ViaCurro This coatl has enough sugarmelons to feed even a large dragon like Scida!
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Sylphiette There's so much for Gladewing to see here, it could make her head spin! Or maybe just her eyes...
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GuardianDragonak This excitement may not fill the air forever, but a little bit of it can follow you home!
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crystallarium Speaking of snacks, here's plenty! Matcha may not enjoy them, but they just might fill up an imperial's belly.
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Maxine1337 The party is glad to have her. Who knows how she'll manage to take all this food back to her lairmates, though!
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VolcanicThunder One of the kites has a piece of paper tucked into it. If Vesper looks closely, she may find a surprise!
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Rivertyl "Oh, how kind!" the pearlcatcher says. "I'm usually the one giving out the gifts. Speaking of which," she nods as the coatl comes up to present the pair with some sugarmelons.
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Asphoxia Perhaps all the clinking and clanking will alert them that they are being followed...