Rocket’s ship

[Ryle “Rocket” Arora]

I hadn't expected him to pick me for an opponent kids got guts. Most new recruits pick reaper who is reall more of a marshmallow there for looks than safety. But kid picked the real threat to himself. And went low. Most folks wrongly assume that we hold our gravity in our feet. Someone's taught him to fight. It's not a maylay style but it's workable.

He manages to land a few hits before I nock him down. "A good start. Again." I say. By the time I call the third round he's learned my sparing style and has blocked a good number of my shots before I ground him.

"A good foundation im impressed. Now let's see what you can do with that blade. One on one you and that sword verses me and my skills." 

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

"Uh, Captain? It doesn't have a safety mode," he admits. "It's traditional Edo forging, other than the lock."

[Ryle “Rocket” Arora]

"Neither do I" I say grinning

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

Kor hesitates, then nods, drawing the sword. Instantly, he falls into a better stance -- wider, more even, balancing. The sword is a katana, of course: folded steel, forged with a small wave pattern along the blade, but in place of a worn cloth-wrapped grip is a higher-tech solution complete with a thumbprint reader to deactivate the lock. Other than that, it's just plain steel. 

It takes his skill to make it sing. 

The blade whistles a little as it flies through the air. He uses not just the sharp point, but also the side and occasionally the hilt, using the weapon as an extension of his own arm. As he fights, little purple sparks form along the blade, dancing along it, but he doesn't manage to land a hit after the blade warns Rocket of the danger, so it's unclear what it would do. Supernatural powers are uncommon among the modified, but not nearly so rare as they are among your bog-standard human. The fact that the sparks match exactly the color of Kor's eyes suggests this isn't a technological augmentation but a supernatural one. 

[Ryle “Rocket” Arora]

I hate magic. It's one of the few things that can kill me other than brut force . Still skill is undeniable. Kids good too good to just be some runaway like I first expected. Still to young to have fought in the battle or Maris 75 years ago the last time I saw anything like this.

"Charge!" I give the fry and we poor into Maris. The soilders aren't expecting us, not now, not in the dead of night. "No one leaves alive" the order is echoed from transmitter to transmitter. It doesn't take long for the shelling to start. - there- flash- I see him! The bastard and his guard. I have the shot. I have the shot!

"Hold!" I snap back to reality reaper I standing between us the kids panting and I see a small smiling hole in the cage and my weapons fully charged.  I shake myself a moment coming back

"Sorry." I mumble exiting the cage. "You got the job kid. Way to hold your own."  I say leaving the training room pain and shame fulling me. I need to hibernate and recharge. I haven't rested in a while....

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

What was that what was that what the fuck was that! Kor takes a deep, centering breath, then another. The Captian had just gone into... well, it was clear they'd been playing with Kor before, because they suddenly got serious and... and--! 

Kor backs up, sheathing the sword -- always respect your tools -- and taking another breath. Alright. Worry about it later. You don't want to stand out too much anyway. 

"so uh... Reaper? Is this, um, normal?" he asks, looking at his toes. "I'm sorry if I broke them, I um.."

[Reaper]

"It's not your fault..... they haven't seem magic since Minava.... why don't we get a drink and I'll do my best to explain some things." I say gently

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

He blushes, bowing deeply. "I sorrow, I am very ashamed," he says quietly. "I did not mean to let my magic loose. I will seek restitution with the Captain."

[Reaper]

"Don't worry about it kid. They'll seek you out when their ready. Come on." I lead the way to the galley and get us each a cup of water and a plate of snacks. Once we are seated I rub my neck and sigh "what do you you know about the war with Marais?"

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

Kor begins to recite from memory: "The war began in 3758, when the planet Marais opened into rebellion against the great and lawful Federation forces...."

[Reaper]

"Woah don't talk like that here do you have a death wish?! What do you actually KNOW?"

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

"I.... that... that is what I know..." he says, quietly. "I got top marks in history."

[Reaper]

"So you know shit for dick. Got it. Look normally what you know would be fine but most of us were THERE. Kor...does the name General Arora mean anything to you?"

[Kuronue "Kor" Higurashi]

"That was the reb-- the-- ah, that was one of the generals in the war?" he tries

[Reaper]

"You can call us rebels." I laugh gently "we take pride in it.what did they teach you."