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Arrival

Who: Kolivan and YOU
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Goldstone and Iskaulit
When: Soon after his shuffle

Broadcast

[For those who have seen Krolia and Ulaz, it may be easier to recognize a Galra. A Galra who is picking a piece of confetti off of his shoulder. He looks less than impressed by the fact that he got to have his "celebration" for his arrival to the Goldstone. He also looks like he barely fits in this room that he's been assigned to... No wait. When he shifts it's clear he's in the armory.]

To the SS Goldstone, I am Kolivan of the Blades of Marmora. It seems I have been assigned as your security officer. At least for what is supposedly meant to be security in this...fleet.

[He maaaaaaaaaay not approve of. AT ALL.]

We will need to improve the regulations for this ship. The security needs improvement.

[As for the rest of you, he'll introduce himself in his own fashion to you as well. Though anyone who is from the Blades of Marmora will here a sort of tapping in the background. A coded message to you saying the following: "If there are other Blades here respond. This is Kolivan. If there are any other Blades here please respond..."]

Since I am currently residing with this fleet, the introduction will apply to you as well for the sake of efficiency. For now...signing out.

[And the video ends.]

Goldstone

[With that message sent, he goes back to figuring out the state of the security on this ship. Thus far he's not impressed with it. It's too easy for someone to get onto this ship uninvited. While things appear peaceful that doesn't mean they will remain so.

Which means that it's easy to spot the towering Galra ducking through the ship to figure out where the holes in the security are so he can look into fixing them. The last thing they need is to be vulnerable for a potential attack.

Please don't mind that he's always frowning. That's just...Kolivan.]

Iskaulit

[When he's not on the Goldstone, he's exploring the Iskaulit. He's heard that there are a lot of abandoned rooms here so he's hoping to find more supplies here. Or information. (Especially information.)

Once again, it's easy to spot him since he towers over heads as he walks along. For now his braid is wrapped around his neck almost making it look like he has a white choker. It keeps it out of the way for the time being, something he feels will be necessary should he come across an area where he'll need to put on his helmet. One can never tell what the air quality will be on a ship with abandoned rooms in it.

Alright and he might also be looking for a place to turn into a room so he can have a place to escape to when he wants to stretch out. The Goldstone is clearly not built for Galra bodies like his own.]

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[Adjusting the grip on his sword, he slowly walks forward.]

The Blades of Marmora have a saying. Knowledge or death. I've helped to train all of my people with this in mind. You have a great deal of potential to you but I see you have something else that some of my newest recruits don't always have. The willingness to have patience in combat.

[Knowledge or death. That's certainly an extreme.]

I can see how that saying can foster an all or nothing kind of fighting.

However, there's a saying where I'm from; Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

[Although having Kolivan walk towards him right now he feels like prey. He stands his ground.]

That is correct. We've adapted from the Galra methods of Victory or Death.

[He moves fast and he hits hard as he rushes forward to swing his blade. The only thing he does though is swipe. He wants the boy to have the chance to dodge so he can test his reflexes, even swinging again to make him move. Kolivan understands the need for attacking but sometimes the most valuable thing in a fight is a strong defense.]

[Tim has decided to go low and keep low; like an annoyingly small character in a fighting game. He will actually dodge forward under the second swipe and duck between Kolivan's legs. The Yari hitting at the back of the knee on the way past but it's barely a tap.]

Have you considered a philosophy that isn't so black and white?

Things are not always so easy in the middle of a universal war.

[He allows him to go between his legs but his foot actually comes around while the yari is coming for it, heading straight for Robin's face. And given the size of Kolivan? The reach is impressive.]

[Tim really doesn't need another hit to the face. His arms come up to at least block it but he still goes tumbling backwards. He falls back into a defensive stance]

True, I can't really speak from a place of experience there. Gang wars yes, universal ones, not so much.

We did what we had to. Knowledge or death. Many lives have been lost because of this but they were sacrifices we had to make.

[He walks over to him, looking down as he does.]

You're a stubborn one, I see. Come at me and hold nothing back. I can handle it.

War kinda changes the rules a lot, doesn't it? what is unacceptable at first slowly becomes just another thing to deal with?

[Tim backs up wary and waiting at first]

Whether or not you can handle it was never really under question was it?

[Stubborn is right though. Tim will come at Kolivan again, jumping into a round kick. He'll try to hit two targets at once. His yari swinging for the head as he kicks at the joint just below the shoulder.]

Correct.

[And while it's true that he knows he could destroy this boy if he felt like it he doesn't see a need to say so. Obviously Robin is aware and that's all there is to it.

So when the boy comes he falls into the easy dance with him. Blocking the yari with his sword, the kick with his other arm. Pushing both away, he shifts to jab with his own sword in return.]

[Now that Kolivan appears to want to have a good back and forth, Tim is able to work up a rhythm. He jumps on the sword, years of acrobatic training allowing him to balance and jump to Kolivan's shoulders where he uses the Yari to hit at the shoulders while trying to avoid getting knocked off.]

Thanks, I feel so confident about my abilities now. [Does Kolivan understand sarcasm. He hopes so]

Confidence is a key to staying alive as long as it isn't met with equal parts foolishness. Then it become clumsy or arrogant. Something that will get you killed.

[No. No he does not understand sarcasm.

And he not only takes the blow of the yari against him but he actually grabs at one of Robin's ankles since he's on his shoulders with the clear intention of throwing him off to the side instead.]

No-that was- you know what never mind.

[He may not have all his gadgets but he does have his suit. Press the right button and the whole thing sends out an electrical charge. Normally reserved if he's out cold and someone touches the mask but he sets it off when Kolivan grabs his foot.]

[If Robin hasn't figured it out already from the fact that Kolivan let himself get hit by a yari, he's sure going to figure this out now: He is willing to let himself get hurt for the sake of of ultimate survival. Even in matters like that of...a small sparring session.

So when that electricity rips through him, he feels all his muscles tense. The pain is there but he grits his teeth and lets himself be grateful that his suit helps to protect him somewhat as he continues with his effort to throw the boy off of him. Is it hard to move? Of course. Is he still forcing his body to push through it?

Oh yeah. Don't forget how you were scolding him about how he doesn't take care of himself, Robin. He's more evidence of it.]

[Bad Kolivan, no biscuit. Robin just needed not to be thrown and off Kolivan's shoulders, landing behind him. He tackles through his legs using the Yari to impact the back of the knees. Hoping to hit Kolivan's to his back.]

[Crouching low suddenly, he jumps into the air and actually flips so his feet touch the ceiling. This he uses like a springboard to bounce off to jump right back down to slash at Robin before aiming a kick at his back. The movements are becoming faster, something he's apparently still capable doing, a sign that he's still been holding back in this sparring session.

After all, they're sparring, not truly fighting.]

[Shit! God this guy just keeps going and going. It's just like fighting Batman but he knows if he gives up he'll be judged poorly for it. So while the kick sents him down. He's up and brings up the Yari to block again, and again and again. It's coming way too fast for him to do anything else.]

[The sword moves fast and hard, smacking the yari over and over again while Robin blocks the blows. Right until a foot comes out of nowhere to kick at the boy to send him flying again.]

You should yield now.

[Tim lands hard on his back and coughs. Ugh.]

Yeah, I probably should but then you'll probably think less of me. [He's getting back up again.] and if you can't tell I'm trying to make a good impression on you.

[Kolivan watches him get back up again but doesn't confirm if he will think less of him for yielding. Instead, he rushes forward before the boy is even fully back on his feet to aim another kick his way.]

Do you yield?

[Tim yelps and falls back into a roll to avoid the kick and he's on his back again.]

No? [He rolls to the side to get back up again]

[He reminds him of Keith when he faced the trials. Constantly moving forward not giving up. Missing the point of it all by doing so. Thinking about the opinions of others...

Kolivan nods.]

Then we continue.

[And he rushes forward with that same fierce speed that has been putting Robin in the defensive this whole time until he can give him another smack to knock him back again.]

Do you yield?

[Tim debates continuing this but he is already bruised from his fight with Manji and he can already feel the bruises from this fight forming. He's not going to win this that much has been obvious from the start.]

I yield. Ugh.

[Immediately, he relaxes and even holds out his hand to help him up. Once the boy is on his feet, he talks again.]

There is another meaning to Knowledge or Death. We must fight in order to succeed in battle. However, there is a reality that is all too clear.

[He walks away to go put the sword back where he found it.]

If you are dead because you could not back down then you do not actually gain knowledge. While it is noble to fight with all your power, there is no lack of honor in knowing your limits and leaving a fight so you can return later to fight stronger.

[Sword back, he looks to him.]

Knowledge or Death. Do you live to survive and take the knowledge you have gained into the next fight? Or do you die as you are because you believed others would look down on you for retreating?

[Tim takes the hand that is offered and after listening goes to put the Yari away in order to give him some time to think]

And in this case, do I realise that I'm no longer learning anything from this fight or do I just acquire more bruises in some misguided attempt to impress you simply because you remind me of my... mentor. [Not the original word he was going to use but also not untrue]

Thank you for indulging me.

[For a moment, there's a look of surprise on his face to replace that usual frown. He reminds him of his mentor? Well then. Anyway, he recovers quickly and gives him a nod.]

You are not useless at least.

[That's a compliment. Really.]

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