open Bangcolt Arena! (Fighting/Sol) (RP)

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Tyra smiled at Sifana, raising her head back up.

"Tis a pleasure," she greeted, then directed her attention to the young minotaur's father.

 

Her eyes widened as Lorec revealed the plethora of scars running across his body. Not even her own scars measured up to these!

"Sleipnir's mane," she gasped, glancing closer at the minotaur's arms, "you truly wear the mark of a warrior!"

 

She noticed Sifana wearing a rather sad expression on her face. Perhaps it would be best to direct her attention away from the inevitable conflict.

She trotted over to the smaller minotaur, and grinned up to her. "Young Sifana, please tell me more about yourself, and your father! I do not meet many minotaurs in these lands, and it would be a pleasure to know what they are like!"

[J.R. 3,183]

@@Unicorncob, @,

Blizzard facehooved, "Tyra, maybe it's not clicking. That dude just insulted me. What would you do? I don't know about you, but I never back down from anything. Regardless of anything I know what I gotta do to handle it." Then he turned to Lorec, "I didn't mean any harm, until you had the ordasity to insult me in your language. No offense to your home language, but if I'm gonna insult somepony, I'm not gonna beat around the bush like I'm scared, and say it in a foreign language. If you got something to say, SAY IT TO MY FACE DAMMIT! *gets close to Lorec in an attempt to get in his face* Now sure I hope you got an A game, because you sure as hell better bring it. Because I'll be bringing mine when we fight. Got it? "

Edited May 18, 2015 by Ice Blizzard

[Vae Victis 742]

@@Unicorncob, @,

Blizzard facehooved, "Tyra, maybe it's not clicking. That dude just insulted me. What would you do? I don't know about you, but I never back down from anything. Regardless of anything I know what I gotta do to handle it." Then he turned to Lorec, "I didn't mean any harm, until you had the ordasity to insult me in your language. No offense to your home language, but if I'm gonna insult somepony, I'm not gonna beat around the bush like I'm scared, and say it in a foreign language. If you got something to say, SAY IT TO MY FACE DAMMIT! *gets close to Lorec in an attempt to get in his face* Now sure I hope you got an A game, because you sure as hell better bring it. Because I'll be bringing mine when we fight. Got it? "

 

Lorec Knelt down. He drilled blizzard with a stare that was colder than even his ice magic. Looking him dead in the eye, what he said next, and the way he said it, made it seem as though he wanted Blizzard dead.

 

" You. Are. Not. Worthy. Prey. Its bad enough that I don't even call you a warrior. When you implied I would be sent to the hospital again, that was the first insult to me. I look forward to our match. Don't get a limp schlange, Ice. Its bad enough when the prey isn't worthy. And its an insult when the prey runs away."

 

Tyra smiled at Sifana, raising her head back up.

"Tis a pleasure," she greeted, then directed her attention to the young minotaur's father.

 

Her eyes widened as Lorec revealed the plethora of scars running across his body. Not even her own scars measured up to these!

"Sleipnir's mane," she gasped, glancing closer at the minotaur's arms, "you truly wear the mark of a warrior!"

 

She noticed Sifana wearing a rather sad expression on her face. Perhaps it would be best to direct her attention away from the inevitable conflict.

She trotted over to the smaller minotaur, and grinned up to her. "Young Sifana, please tell me more about yourself, and your father! I do not meet many minotaurs in these lands, and it would be a pleasure to know what they are like!"

Sifana glanced at Tyra, and made a following motion with her hand.

 

" come with me. I'll tell you what you wanna know." She grinned.

 

Lorec didn't pay them any mind. He knew his daughter could take care of herself, that, and his intuition led him to trust Tyra.

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Sifana glanced at Tyra, and made a following motion with her hand.

 

" come with me. I'll tell you what you wanna know." She grinned.

 

Lorec didn't pay them any mind. He knew his daughter could take care of herself, that, and his intuition led him to trust Tyra.

 

Tyra smiled and followed Sifana away from the conflict.

"I must apologise for him," she muttered to the smaller minotaur, "he has a mouth larger than his brain."

 

She glanced over her shoulder to Blizzard, scowling.

"City ponies, they tend to be so rude without even thinking, yes?"

[J.R. 3,183]

Lorec Knelt down. He drilled blizzard with a stare that was colder than even his ice magic. Looking him dead in the eye, what he said next, and the way he said it, made it seem as though he wanted Blizzard dead.

 

" You. Are. Not. Worthy. Prey. Its bad enough that I don't even call you a warrior. When you implied I would be sent to the hospital again, that was the first insult to me. I look forward to our match. Don't get a limp schlange, Ice. Its bad enough when the prey isn't worthy. And its an insult when the prey runs away."

 

 

Sifana glanced at Tyra, and made a following motion with her hand.

 

" come with me. I'll tell you what you wanna know." She grinned.

 

Lorec didn't pay them any mind. He knew his daughter could take care of herself, that, and his intuition led him to trust Tyra.

Blizzard shrugged, "Ok, I'll admit, that part about you and the hospital was simply because Tyra HATES being called short, or any likeness of that term, including 'child'. I was just sticking up for her like any good friend would do. I'm sure with all those scars you've earned in the past, you've had to stand up for a friend at least ONCE. Hmph, I NEVER run from anything. I don't care how much bigger you are than me, I'm gonna stand my ground no matter what! So keep yourself wrapped tight with those scars. Our fight is gonna be a chilling experience. "

[P-Jay 1,987]

@@Chivalry Knight, 

 

again, the sword jumped into place, and caliber struggled to get past it. was it just him, or was it faster?

 

caliber began using his advanced style, mixing in acrobatics with a healthy dose of break-dancing, to give him that fast, flexible sword style. he was steadily getting closer.

 

15 seconds...

[Vae Victis 742]

Tyra smiled and followed Sifana away from the conflict.

"I must apologise for him," she muttered to the smaller minotaur, "he has a mouth larger than his brain."

 

She glanced over her shoulder to Blizzard, scowling.

"City ponies, they tend to be so rude without even thinking, yes?"

Sifana smiled and spoke to Tyra.

 

" its not all that bad! After all, I'm being raised here. My father still carries the old ways. And who can blame him? By the way..."

 

Sifana leaned in close, and whispered.

 

" Papa isn't actually that angry with ice. Papa is just egging him on. He was insulted, but he doesn't care. Its the challenge that he can't say no to. Papa says that war is emotional, psychological, as much as it is physical! What you were seeing is mostly just an act, a way for papa to get an enemy mad! Papa says that when an enemy lets emotions come into the fight, they lose! So don't worry. He'll probably laugh this off after it is done. But what he said about the homeland is true... so where do you come from? What's it like?"

 

She said, forcing a bit of a smile.

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Tyra flicked an ear as Sifana whispered into it, and she snickered into her hoof.

 

"A smart tactic," she admitted, grinning up at the minotaur, "he sounds like an old friend of mine in Canterlot!"

 

Upon her asking where she was from, a proud smirk made its way onto her face.

"I am from a village in the Frozen North, named Trotstheim. My father is the chief, but my older brother is currently training to take his place! My family was born and raised in the North, myself included! If you like the cold and snow, you would like it there!"

 

She nodded to the axe strapped to the harness on her back.

"This axe is actually very old, created by one of my ancestors. It has seen many generations of battles, and parts of my ancestors' warrior spirits are within the blades, to allow anypony with Shatterhoof blood to call upon their strength in battle!"

 

Her smirk became more of a grin of fulfilment as she continued. "My father entrusted it to me upon my leaving to travel the world."

[Vae Victis 742]

Blizzard shrugged, "Ok, I'll admit, that part about you and the hospital was simply because Tyra HATES being called short, or any likeness of that term, including 'child'. I was just sticking up for her like any good friend would do. I'm sure with all those scars you've earned in the past, you've had to stand up for a friend at least ONCE. Hmph, I NEVER run from anything. I don't care how much bigger you are than me, I'm gonna stand my ground no matter what! So keep yourself wrapped tight with those scars. Our fight is gonna be a chilling experience. "

Blizzard shrugged, "Ok, I'll admit, that part about you and the hospital was simply because Tyra HATES being called short, or any likeness of that term, including 'child'. I was just sticking up for her like any good friend would do. I'm sure with all those scars you've earned in the past, you've had to stand up for a friend at least ONCE. Hmph, I NEVER run from anything. I don't care how much bigger you are than me, I'm gonna stand my ground no matter what! So keep yourself wrapped tight with those scars. Our fight is gonna be a chilling experience. "

" And I apologized for that."

 

Lorec said.

 

" it is hard to tell when all of you are so... short."

 

Hey, it was the truth. Equines were small, even by Saddle Arabian standards. How was he supposed to tell?

 

When Lorec heard the bit about not running away, he slipped a small smile.

 

 

" Kid, you have stones, I'll give you that much. Hell, I think I'm beginning to like you. And I'm sure it will be an Earth-shattering affair."

[J.R. 3,183]

" And I apologized for that."

 

Lorec said.

 

" it is hard to tell when all of you are so... short."

 

Hey, it was the truth. Equines were small, even by Saddle Arabian standards. How was he supposed to tell?

 

When Lorec heard the bit about not running away, he slipped a small smile.

 

 

" Kid, you have stones, I'll give you that much. Hell, I think I'm beginning to like you. And I'm sure it will be an Earth-shattering affair."

Blizzard welcomed the big guy's friendly attitude, "Thanks. I do think those scars of yours are pretty cool. And that you must have been through hell. Haha. I've been through the depths of Tartarus with that axe girl over there *points to Tyra* and she and I have helped each other through thick and thin. And I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have snapped, but I'm just a liiiitle protective of my friends you know? I mean, she's helped me so much, the very instant I THINK she's in danger, I'm gonna step up as her loyal friend. I kinda like you too. You're a MINOTAUR. That's awesome by definition where I come from."

[Vae Victis 742]

Tyra flicked an ear as Sifana whispered into it, and she snickered into her hoof.

 

"A smart tactic," she admitted, grinning up at the minotaur, "he sounds like an old friend of mine in Canterlot!"

 

Upon her asking where she was from, a proud smirk made its way onto her face.

"I am from a village in the Frozen North, named Trotstheim. My father is the chief, but my older brother is currently training to take his place! My family was born and raised in the North, myself included! If you like the cold and snow, you would like it there!"

 

She nodded to the axe strapped to the harness on her back.

"This axe is actually very old, created by one of my ancestors. It has seen many generations of battles, and parts of my ancestors' warrior spirits are within the blades, to allow anypony with Shatterhoof blood to call upon their strength in battle!"

 

Her smirk became more of a grin of fulfilment as she continued. "My father entrusted it to me upon my leaving to travel the world."

Sifana smiled in awe.

 

" oooooooo! A special weapon! Papa has a special weapon too! The big sword on his back! Papa tried explaining it to me, but it's hard to understand! He says that the soul of a great Ursa kinh lives in his sword, and because the Ursa king likes him, Papa gets to do cool stuff with earth, like... ummmmmm.... oh yeah! One time, papa stomped his hoof on the ground near a cliff, and cracks started appearing and traveling towards a rock! When the they got to the rock, it shattered! And it wasn't a small rock either! It was huge, taller than papa times 10!"

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Tyra listened in awe at Sifana's claims at her father's power with his weapon.

 

"Sleipnir's mane," she gasped, blinking slowly, "his sword sounds much like my axe! I would love to face him in the arena some day!" She smirked, then quickly put on a grin as she assured Sifana, "Simply as a friendly competition, of course!"

[Fractured 2,684]

 

Suddenly, a blue mare flew out from behind the milkshake stand, moving towards Ice Blizzard and Lorec at a full run. Not looking where she was going, the mare smacked directly into one of Lorec's massive legs , where she simply bounced off before hitting the ground.

 

"Ow..." she whined, holding a hoof to her head for a moment. Then, in an instant, anger took control of her, and she jumped to her feet, horn glowing as she blindly shouted at her assailant.

 

"What is your problem, running into the Great and Powerful Trixie like that?! If you think she's going to let you off with a warning, you are sorely..."

 

It took her a moment to realize exactly who or what she was talking to, and then her eyes went wide. They continued to grow wider as they traveled further and further up the minotaur's massive body. When they got to the top, she simply stopped and stared in a panic, her horn fizzling out with a dull sputter. This minotaur looked like he could crush her like an ant.

 

"Mistaken," she finished in a bizzarely high-pitched tone. And with that, she bolted in the opposite direction, leaping over and hiding behind one of the round tables at the milkshake stand. She was shaking like a leaf.

 

"Please don't hurt Trixie! Trixie is usually a nice mare...she promises!"

Edited May 18, 2015 by Corona de Adamas

[P-Jay 1,987]

@, @@Chivalry Knight, (sorry for cutting our spar short.  )

 

 

caliber immediately cut off his attack. "okay...thats enough. it is a simple spar, after all." caliber said, grinning. "you could easily pass for an A rank." he sheathed his sword, and started walking to get some food. he passed by trixie "oh, hey trixie..."

 

he was half-way done ordering his meal, when he realized. "wait, trixie?" he spun around. he grinned. "hey! its me, caliber! you know, one of your fans?"

[Vae Victis 742]

Blizzard welcomed the big guy's friendly attitude, "Thanks. I do think those scars of yours are pretty cool. And that you must have been through hell. Haha. I've been through the depths of Tartarus with that axe girl over there *points to Tyra* and she and I have helped each other through thick and thin. And I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have snapped, but I'm just a liiiitle protective of my friends you know? I mean, she's helped me so much, the very instant I THINK she's in danger, I'm gonna step up as her loyal friend. I kinda like you too. You're a MINOTAUR. That's awesome by definition where I come from."

Lorec slowly gathered his thoughts and paraphernalia. He put the tunic back on, and re-wrapped the bandages back around his arms. As he did so, he spoke. This time, solemnly.

 

" Hell? Sure, I would guess. These scars are not exactly anything to be proud of. While they stand as a testament to wars fought, they also each have a story to tell, mein freund. And not every play written is a comedy. Cherish that you've had an overall peaceful life."

 

He said, as he finished.

 

" you fight for your comrades. Thats respectable. But also respect the fact that they can fight for themselves. No one likes to look like they all need protection. Every being has some sort of self-worth. Let them have at least that, if nothing else. Do you understand what I mean?"

 

Hs said, offering a handshake to Ice's hoof.

 

" Sorry about what I said, Ice. When we fight in the arena, prove to me that you are fit to stand beside me as Krigare, and not prey."

 

Tyra listened in awe at Sifana's claims at her father's power with his weapon.

 

"Sleipnir's mane," she gasped, blinking slowly, "his sword sounds much like my axe! I would love to face him in the arena some day!" She smirked, then quickly put on a grin as she assured Sifana, "Simply as a friendly competition, of course!"

Sifana giggled again.

 

" I'll tell Papa you want a match later, then! I bet you two will have fun! And your family is the chief bloodline of your domain? You're practically royalty in Sadauris! That will thrill Papa even more! Maybe that might be the place I go to for the rite!"

 

 

Suddenly, a blue mare flew out from behind the milkshake stand, moving towards Ice Blizzard and Lorec at a full run. Not looking where she was going, the mare smacked directly into one of Lorec's massive legs , where she simply bounced off before hitting the ground.

 

"Ow..." she whined, holding a hoof to her head for a moment. Then, in an instant, anger took control of her, and she jumped to her feet, horn glowing as she blindly shouted at her assailant.

 

"What is your problem, running into the Great and Powerful Trixie like that?! If you think she's going to let you off with a warning, you are sorely..."

 

It took her a moment to realize exactly who or what she was talking to, and then her eyes went wide. They continued to grow wider as they traveled further and further up the minotaur's massive body. When they got to the top, she simply stopped and stared in a panic, her horn fizzling out with a dull sputter. This minotaur looked like he could crush her like an ant.

 

"Mistaken," she finished in a bizzarely high-pitched tone. And with that, she bolted in the opposite direction, leaping over and hiding behind one of the round tables at the milkshake stand. She was shaking like a leaf.

 

"Please don't hurt Trixie. Trixie is usually a nice mare...she promises!"

Lorec then felt a small bump on his leg. Had someone ran into him? Next thing he knew, a pony was going on about being apologetic and even hiding behind a stand.

 

" You'd think that in a land that has love and tolerance, the minotaur sterotype wouldn't exist...."

 

He called out to the pony, walking her direction very slowly. " Miss, I'm not going to hurt you. I promise. Its okay, and it was an honest mistake."

[Dust and Memories 557]

Suddenly, a blue mare flew out from behind the milkshake stand, moving towards Ice Blizzard and Lorec at a full run. Not looking where she was going, the mare smacked directly into one of Lorec's massive legs , where she simply bounced off before hitting the ground.

 

"Ow..." she whined, holding a hoof to her head for a moment. Then, in an instant, anger took control of her, and she jumped to her feet, horn glowing as she blindly shouted at her assailant.

 

"What is your problem, running into the Great and Powerful Trixie like that?! If you think she's going to let you off with a warning, you are sorely..."

 

It took her a moment to realize exactly who or what she was talking to, and then her eyes went wide. They continued to grow wider as they traveled further and further up the minotaur's massive body. When they got to the top, she simply stopped and stared in a panic, her horn fizzling out with a dull sputter. This minotaur looked like he could crush her like an ant.

 

"Mistaken," she finished in a bizzarely high-pitched tone. And with that, she bolted in the opposite direction, leaping over and hiding behind one of the round tables at the milkshake stand. She was shaking like a leaf.

 

"Please don't hurt Trixie! Trixie is usually a nice mare...she promises!"

Wilhelm, this entire time, was slowly edging away from Lorec and Ice. When Trixie came in, however, Wilhelm would freely admit to anyone who asked that he had to stifle a laugh. It was, admittedly, quite hilarious. However, Wilhelm made himself quite expressionless before stepping toward Trixie. "Don't worry," he said with a friendly tone, beginning to smile, "he's usually nice. Quite friendly and even cultured to a reasonable degree, even... Just ignore the scars." Wilhelm lowered his voice slightly. "Just, ahm... stay away from Lorec and Ice for a little bit. Celestia knows when their 'manly honor duel' or somesuch will erupt." His smile turned wry, and he extended a hoof to Trixie. "Come on, you can get up now- if the Great and Powerful Trixie is okay enough to walk, of course." He tilted his head a bit to the side, glasses slipping a bit down his muzzle and his eyes holding a bit of a mischevious glint.

Edited May 18, 2015 by Orion Caelum

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Sifana giggled again.

 

" I'll tell Papa you want a match later, then! I bet you two will have fun! And your family is the chief bloodline of your domain? You're practically royalty in Sadauris! That will thrill Papa even more! Maybe that might be the place I go to for the rite!"

 

"Aye, I think we shall too!" Tyra agreed, grinning back at Sifana, and nodded, "Aye, in our area, we are considered the best warriors!"

 

She glanced over to the others, noticing a peculiarly dressed mare duck behind a table at the sight of Lorec.

"I believe I have seen her before," she mused, "she is a performer of some renown in Equestria. The Good and Mighty, something...?" She muttered, tapping her temple with her hoof in thought.

 

Shrugging, she turned back to Sifana. "What is this 'rite' you mentioned? I am curious!"

[J.R. 3,183]

@, @, @@Orion Caelum,

Blizzard shook the minotaur's leg, "Thanks. And as we say in central Equestria, 'You're pretty badass yourself.' I get what you said though about my friends. I don't realize it, sometimes, but I do need to let my friends fend for themselves. But that's still not gonna stop me from helping them when they need it! And I hope we have a fun fight out there."

 

He then saw Trixie hit Lorec's leg, "No way! Omygosh it's Trixie! Haha! How are you doing? Have you been putting on any good performances recently?"

 

He turned to Will, "Don't worry about us Willy, we've become friends now. Nothing will 'erupt' "

[Vae Victis 742]

"Aye, I think we shall too!" Tyra agreed, grinning back at Sifana, and nodded, "Aye, in our area, we are considered the best warriors!"

 

She glanced over to the others, noticing a peculiarly dressed mare duck behind a table at the sight of Lorec.

"I believe I have seen her before," she mused, "she is a performer of some renown in Equestria. The Good and Mighty, something...?" She muttered, tapping her temple with her hoof in thought.

 

Shrugging, she turned back to Sifana. "What is this 'rite' you mentioned? I am curious!"

" In Saduaris, the full name for it is the rite of temperance! When a Minotaur or Taurette comes of age, they undergo the rite. You go off on your own, to a dangerous place, and, well, live there for a year! It tempers iron into steel, as pa says. Surviving means you are strong, and are due honors. Needless to say, it is optional, but favored by warrior and hunter clans. Father doesn't want me to, but I wanna be strong, just like him! Thats why I want to do the rite when I'm older!"

[Unicorncob 5,690]

" In Saduaris, the full name for it is the rite of temperance! When a Minotaur or Taurette comes of age, they undergo the rite. You go off on your own, to a dangerous place, and, well, live there for a year! It tempers iron into steel, as pa says. Surviving means you are strong, and are due honors. Needless to say, it is optional, but favored by warrior and hunter clans. Father doesn't want me to, but I wanna be strong, just like him! Thats why I want to do the rite when I'm older!"

 

"I see!" Tyra nodded, grinning with approval, "It is much like the journey I am on, to harden myself as a warrior and learn from as many fighters as I can!"

 

She smiled at Sifana. "If you find yourself in Trotstheim, tell the guards that you know me. They shall offer you passage inside for supplies!"

[Vae Victis 742]

"I see!" Tyra nodded, grinning with approval, "It is much like the journey I am on, to harden myself as a warrior and learn from as many fighters as I can!"

 

She smiled at Sifana. "If you find yourself in Trotstheim, tell the guards that you know me. They shall offer you passage inside for supplies!"

Sifana smiled widely, and nodded in excitement.

 

" I think I will! Thanks Tyra! By the way, father loves to drink sometimes. It might be a good way to make friends with him, if you want. And if you ever find yourself in Sadauris, tell them you know papa! But if you give that name, try to stay in the domains of clan Arrüdov, clan Tzödas, and clan Mulxe, or in Saddle Arabian territory. "

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard then said to Lorec, "Anyway, I see you and Tyra have a lot in common. You'd make good friends for each other." Then he noticed Lorec's sword, "Woah nice blade! Are you a sword fighter too?! That's pretty impressive by the looks of it. Does it have any special powers?"

[Unicorncob 5,690]

Sifana smiled widely, and nodded in excitement.

 

" I think I will! Thanks Tyra! By the way, father loves to drink sometimes. It might be a good way to make friends with him, if you want. And if you ever find yourself in Sadauris, tell them you know papa! But if you give that name, try to stay in the domains of clan Arrüdov, clan Tzödas, and clan Mulxe, or in Saddle Arabian territory. "

 

Tyra smiled warmly at her excitement, and listened to her intently about her and her father's home. She wondered why she should only keep to a few territories, but perhaps it was best not to bring it up to a child.

 

"Very well, my thanks," she grinned, bowing her head respectfully to Sifana, "and I shall definitely have a drink with your father at some point, I would love to trade tales with him!"

[Vae Victis 742]

@

 

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Blizzard then said to Lorec, "Anyway, I see you and Tyra have a lot in common. You'd make good friends for each other." Then he noticed Lorec's sword, "Woah nice blade! Are you a sword fighter too?! That's pretty impressive by the looks of it. Does it have any special powers?"

Lorec looked at Ice Blizzard, and chuckled a bit.

 

" haha, I guess you'll have to find out on the battlefield if it does or not. What, surely you did not think that I would just give information to an opponent, did you? What you see for now is all the information you'll have for now.besides, I'm sure that you as a spellcaster has some tricks."

Tyra smiled warmly at her excitement, and listened to her intently about her and her father's home. She wondered why she should only keep to a few territories, but perhaps it was best not to bring it up to a child.

 

"Very well, my thanks," she grinned, bowing her head respectfully to Sifana, "and I shall definitely have a drink with your father at some point, I would love to trade tales with him!"

Sifana gave another smile to Tyra, and responded.

 

" I think its all cooled down now. Do you want to head back towards papa and the others?"

 

She said, her eyes perking up a little. She looked as though she had a very important question to ask.

 

" Also, will you be my friend, Mrs. Shatterhoof?"

[J.R. 3,183]

Lorec looked at Ice Blizzard, and chuckled a bit.

 

" haha, I guess you'll have to find out on the battlefield if it does or not. What, surely you did not think that I would just give information to an opponent, did you? What you see for now is all the information you'll have for now.besides, I'm sure that you as a spellcaster has some tricks."

Blizzard scratched the back of his head sheepishly, "Oh right, sorry. And you're right, I do have a few tricks up my (nonexistent) sleeves. But now I gotta question for you. *sits down at a table* Take a seat if ya want. My question is: Do you train regularly? I do about every other day and when I get beat."