[ There's a brief pause before Gen gives him a look like he's said something stupid. Which he kind of has. ]
We're training for a war with the Pleroma aren't we. Like, a life-or-death battle. And you're making this much of a fuss about a kick to the stomach?
[ Mentally, Gen slots Barnaby on his list of preferred sparring partners above Amos (more restraint) but below Eustace (too fussy). And besides, he can handle a kick to the gut just find. Though he stifles a grunt as he prods at the spot, gauging how much it hurts, he's already getting his breath back, and he can straighten up properly once more. ]
-- and s'not like hand-to-hand'll always be the answer. [ He looks calmly enough at Barnaby retrieving the sword, though notably, he doesn't move from where he's standing, shoulders slightly squared. ] Figured I should get used to some other things, just in case.
[ Too bad he can't quite keep the sliver of discomfort and tension out of his voice when he addresses the subject. ]
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We're training for a war with the Pleroma aren't we. Like, a life-or-death battle. And you're making this much of a fuss about a kick to the stomach?
[ Mentally, Gen slots Barnaby on his list of preferred sparring partners above Amos (more restraint) but below Eustace (too fussy). And besides, he can handle a kick to the gut just find. Though he stifles a grunt as he prods at the spot, gauging how much it hurts, he's already getting his breath back, and he can straighten up properly once more. ]
-- and s'not like hand-to-hand'll always be the answer. [ He looks calmly enough at Barnaby retrieving the sword, though notably, he doesn't move from where he's standing, shoulders slightly squared. ] Figured I should get used to some other things, just in case.
[ Too bad he can't quite keep the sliver of discomfort and tension out of his voice when he addresses the subject. ]