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>>5642144Your friend's name is now Jozoll
"And how would you have done that Joz, because if I remember right, the last time we sparred you were the one on his ass." You respond.
"That was only 'cause I'd pulled a muscle that morning. No if I'd have been out there I wouldn't have let you pranced around like you owned the place. I would've tackled your scrawny ass and put you down fast."
"Care to test that strategy after drills today," you goad.
"Nah I wouldn't want to hurt you too bad before the Pig Sticker training tomorrow. I want to see how well your wait and see tactics fair against the Snorts."
"Jozoll you're up," one of the other recruits nudges Joz.
"Good, now watch how a real solider does it" Joz says to as he trots into the circle.
The fight starts immediately after the instructor gives the signal to start. Joz charges forward spear leveled at the instructor bellowing a war cry. You can almost hear the instructor sigh at the obviously reckless attack and right before Joz reaches him, the instructor sidesteps his charge. Surprising both you and the instructor though Joz mirrors the dodge throwing himself sideways in a mean shoulder check that sends the instructor tumbling backwards. Joz skids to a halt and turns quickly into another charge at the now downed instructor. With a roar Joz thrusts his spear down at the instructor only for his roar to be cut short into a wheeze as the instructor parries his thrust, plants his feet in Joz's gut, and using the momentum of Joz's charge against him heaves Joz up into the air. There is a loud thump as Joz lands hard on his back, knocking the wind out of him. In a moment the instructor is back on his feet and has his spear hovering above the gasping Joz's throat. "You're dead Jozoll" the instructor says as he lightly taps Joz's throat with his spear, before helping him back up.
"So that's how a real solider does it huh?" You mock Joz as he staggers back out of the ring.
Still trying to catch his breath Joz simply shoots you a glare as he moves to sit down in the shade.
The rest of the recruits' skirmishes against the instructor pass without much incident with a few more ties and a lot more losses for your fellows. As the day ends and go to stow your armor Joz approaches and winces slightly as he throws an arm around your shoulders “I don't know about you but I could use a drink to take the ache out of my back. You up for the Milk Bar tonight?"
>Sure, you could use a drink to ease your aching muscles.>No what you need is a good night's rest, to prepare for tomorrow's Bokoblin training.>No you were going spend some more time training and applying what the instructor had taught you today.