Genesis

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova's eyes remained wide open as he met his blue gaze. She laughed slightly and snickered, "No way, you tripped and got lucky. I thought you were supposed to be a fighter." She's sensed that his hostility had diminished, and she felt her own slipping away.

@jaywing93

"Oh, I assure you I am. I just didn't want to hurt you." Ryder grinned cockily. "I thought you were supposed to be an archer. Where'd you learn to fistfight?"

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova's eyes widened slightly as she was thrown back by the force of Ryder's weight. She landed hard on the ground and was stunned for a moment, shaking her head slightly to clear her mind. She noticed him tripping, but wasn't able to move out of the way in time to avoid his fall. She gasped slightly as he fell after her, his hands hitting the ground on either side of her head.

@jaywing93

Ryder's eyes widened as he looked down into Nova's eyes. "Uh... " Whoah. This was not the plan He tried to recover with a taunt. "I think this means I win."

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova grinned widely in satisfaction upon feeling her hand meet his stomach. She tried to jump back out of striking distance but felt his hand clench around her wrist before she could evade him. She growled and pulled back on her wrist, trying to pull free. She also attempted to land a kick with her opposite foot.

@jaywing93

Instead of pulling back, Ryder maintained his grip on her wrist and shoved forward, trying to throw her off-balance. Her kick landed on his ankle and tripped him slightly, throwing his weight behind his shove.

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova reacted quickly, using her speed to leap over his leg, stumbling slightly upon landing. "You can move quicker than you look," she commented, her voice having a surprising lack of sarcasm. She ducked quickly to avoid any possible hits, then aimed a punch at his stomach.

@jaywing93

Ryder didn't dodge, reacting to the hit with only an exhalation of air as the wind is knocked out of him. Man... Hits harder than I thought. He grabbed at her while she was in close proximity, trying to grab her before she could jump back.

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova bounced lightly on her feet, her hands raised defensively, with a sneer on her face. "I dunno, Ryder, I'm having fun so far. Why? Are you not having fun?" she pretended to pout.

@jaywing93

"So much fun. But I can't just punch you in the face. That'd be cruel of me. You're obviously in over your head here." Ryder mocked her as he quickly kicked out a leg in an attempt to trip her.

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

"Well, since you said please," Nova sneered. She rocked from foot to foot for a moment, thinking, Okay... I've just gotta be quick, strike fast, stay low. She suddenly sprinted towards him, swinging her fist tightly and hard in an attempt to land a quick blow, her eyes intense.

@jaywing93

Ryder dodged quickly but clumsily. "Yeesh. I was kidding. Someone's a little over-eager." He hopped backwards, putting some distance in between them. "Come one. Don't make me hurt you. I don't want to deal with the karma backlash."

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova thought deeply for one last minute, before the corner of her mouth curled slightly into a smirk. "I'm gonna enjoy this," she growled, dropping her bow gently on the ground beside her. She flexed her fingers, narrowed her eyes, and twisted her braid into a bun. Meeting his cocky gaze, she bared her teeth ever so slightly.

@jaywing93

Ryder raised his hands in mock terror. "Oh no. Please. Don't kill me." He rolled his eyes and adjusted into a more appropriate fighting stance. "If you really want to get your ass kicked, then come on." She's only an archer. Clearly not as much experience as I've had in close range. Plus I still have a dagger. This should be too easy.

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova eyed the dagger on the ground. "What's in it for you to have a fair fight?" she said slowly. His tone still drove her crazy but it seemed as though he'd just surrendered his weapon. She shook her head slightly, irritated that she wasn't able to fully concentrate as she met his gaze. I never have this problem fighting girls or ugly boys, she thought frustratedly.

@jaywing93

Ryder grinned. "Why not? I don't particularly relish the idea of being skewered by an arrow and its seems like a shame to ruin that lovely face of yours with an unsightly scar." He shrugged. "So if you wouldn't mind, either toss down the bow or hop back to your side of the river."

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova couldn't help but be the slightest bit amused by his unending sense of sarcasm and humor, and let out a slight chuckle. "You know, Ryder, I appreciate your ideas. Honestly, I do. But as much as I'm loving the idea of a fight, I'm afraid I'm not getting a very trustworthy vibe from you," she pointed out with a smirk.

@jaywing93

Ryder clutched his chest in mock agony. "Ack! Again with the insults! You wound me! Why don't you just rip my heart from my chest? It'll be faster." He chuckled. "Your lack of trust is agonizing. Truly. Know what? Here. Show of good faith." He pulled out the dagger on his left hip and tossed it on the ground.

The Two Sides

<Snipped quote by Genesis>

Nova laughed scornfully. "I find it hard to believe you'd be out here without a weapon," she snarled. "I'm not gonna throw down my bow and let you whip out your sword or knife or whatever." She thought for a moment about if it came to a hand-to-hand fight. He's obviously much bigger and stronger... But I can hit pretty hard. And I guess I'm pretty quick, she reasoned.

@jaywing93

Ryder chuckled. "You think I would do that to you? I'm hurt. Really. That hurts me. How about this? I throw down my dagger and you throw down your bow and then we settle this with a rousing game of Rock Paper Scissors?" Theres really no need to mention I have two daggers. That would be excessive.