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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 12:09:13 GMT -5
Aedan shook his head "It isn't half as bad as it looks - you did a very clean job of it, if that's any consolation"
He didn't want to explain the new lash wounds, and he was grateful that Damianos hadn't asked him too. He didn't usually get given many lashes, but he got whipped a lot.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 12:12:35 GMT -5
Aedan shook his head "It isn't half as bad as it looks - you did a very clean job of it, if that's any consolation" He didn't want to explain the new lash wounds, and he was grateful that Damianos hadn't asked him too. He didn't usually get given many lashes, but he got whipped a lot. He nodded and looked up at him, offering him a shy smile. 'At least I won't have to hurt you again.' He said, touching his arm gently. 'We're allies again.' He tensed slightly then stepped quickly away from Aedan, laughing nervously as he tried to ignore his beating heart. 'Well... ill let you settle down for the night,' he stammered, moving away quickly, a light blush on his cheeks. He began to make his bed, not daring to look up at the other male.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 12:16:20 GMT -5
Aedan had caught the blush in the moments before his friend turned away, but a blush had risen on his own cheeks and so he turned before it could be seen, pulling his shirt down again as he got into his own bed. Something was new between them, since they had last met. Both seemed to know what it was but neither seemed to want to be the one to say it either, each valuing their friendship too much to want to risk ruining it.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 12:24:03 GMT -5
Aedan had caught the blush in the moments before his friend turned away, but a blush had risen on his own cheeks and so he turned before it could be seen, pulling his shirt down again as he got into his own bed. Something was new between them, since they had last met. Both seemed to know what it was but neither seemed to want to be the one to say it either, each valuing their friendship too much to want to risk ruining it. (Cuties XD alright... where do you want to go from here? Perhaps skip to their first group fight, Nutella meeting Aedan at the Coliseum? He wouldn't need to synch with the rest of the team, only Aedan, so I don't think Atreus would be too fussed about it... also he is Celtic ahaha, I had a bit of fun with that and was pretty happy when you noticed it was a celt name)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 12:26:53 GMT -5
Damianos finally slid under his sheets and lay staring st the ceiling, one hand placed on his chest over his heart, slowly levelling his breathing. He knew this feeling well; he'd felt it when he was just fourteen and crushing on a girl from his school; and then again when he was seventeen, and had met a boy older than he when he'd started Pankration. Damianos hadn't minded being beaten that time. He chewed his lip, suddenly feeling stressed over what to do. He hoped his feelings wouldn't become more intense the longer the two were together, as he feared that he may ruin their friendship with his immaturity. He rolled onto his side, back to Aedan and released an anguished sigh, closing his eyes to try and get some sleep.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 12:37:15 GMT -5
(Alright, first group fight it is x Also, Nutella doesn't get any less funny)
Aedan was slipping his armour on as he prepared for the first group fight with Damianos, Aquila, Nuallan and one or two others.
He hadn't met Nuallan yet, but Aquila and Damianos had said that he would be meeting him that day, and he was looking forward to meeting the final member of the group.
Nuallan was the last gladiator he hadn't met, and he felt like once he met Nuallan Aedan might finally stop being the new guy at the training grounds. It might be the final step for him to settle in at the training grounds.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 12:57:50 GMT -5
(Alright, first group fight it is x Also, Nutella doesn't get any less funny) Aedan was slipping his armour on as he prepared for the first group fight with Damianos, Aquila, Nuallan and one or two others. He hadn't met Nuallan yet, but Aquila and Damianos had said that he would be meeting him that day, and he was looking forward to meeting the final member of the group. Nuallan was the last gladiator he hadn't met, and he felt like once he met Nuallan Aedan might finally stop being the new guy at the training grounds. It might be the final step for him to settle in at the training grounds. Damianos was silent as the group discussed tactics with Aedan, offering him a reassuring smile every so often. 'Aedan is my Offence,' he chipped in, and Aquila agreed without a second thought; the trust he had in his team was boundless. All of a sudden the elder males face lit up. 'Nuallan!' He yelled, running through the group to scoop a much smaller man into his arms. There was choked laughter, then a loud throng of complaints in a thick accent. Aquila put him down and stepped back, finally revealing the male. He was extremely small and thin for a gladiator, a surprising reveal; he stood only at 6'0", and was even thinner and lither than Aedan; as always, Damianos was reminded of a cat when he saw the other Celt. His skin was tan from his life in Rome, but still pale- his hair was very fair, almost white and very long, but he'd tied it up with a strip of leather into a bun. He had a handsome face and icy blue eyes. He glanced up, gaze settling on Aedan; unlike the rest of the gladiators, whom were cocky and hyper, this male had a fierce and deadly aura about him. Perhaps it was just being beneath the arena that was riling him up. 'Who's this?' He asked, voice hostile and not at all welcoming. Damianos stood, becoming protective again. 'Nuellan, this is Aedan.' 'Your celt?' Nuellan murmured. 'Where you from, Aedan?' ((I'm honestly surprised Aedan hasn't noticed people keep saying 'your celt' 😂 I just find it funny because it reveals how often Damianos must have spoken/gushed about him Damianos: omg he was so coOL I was like, BAM and then he was like WOOSH and then the other gladiators were like AAAAH Aquila: what Nuellan: what)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 12:59:57 GMT -5
(Okay this is where you'll have to help me out because my geography with ancient everywhere is absolutely terrible... he looks kind of Scandinavian to me so he's more Germanic, I suppose?)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 13:12:09 GMT -5
Aedan had been surprised to see another Celt, and not at all surprised to find that his Celt was Nuellan. After all, he had recognised the name when he'd first seen it.
"Brigantium," Aedan replied "I was of the Votadini, just south of the Wall. And you?"
The Wall was, of course, Hadrian's wall, and almost every Celt used 'the Wall' to refer to it, so he had confidence that Nuellan would understand what he meant by it.
He also had faith that the other Celt would understand Brigantium as being the north of Britannia, though if he was from Gaul he might not be able to place it as quickly.
But honestly, he had perhaps forgotten a lot. Maybe the world of his culture was very different than it had been when he left it. He never heard any news of his homeland, and so he had no idea of anything that happened to his people. Perhaps now he had Atreus as a master he might be able to find out more. He never knew anything about his own tribe. For all he knew they could all be dead and he would never have found out.
(Haha I he has but he's just trying to avoid commenting on it. It is pretty hilarious though. He must have been bugging Aedan up to anyone who would listen)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 13:13:43 GMT -5
(Okay this is where you'll have to help me out because my geography with ancient everywhere is absolutely terrible... he looks kind of Scandinavian to me so he's more Germanic, I suppose?) (Sure! Okay, well he could be from Germania or perhaps Gaul, or modern France. If you need any German tribe names give me a yell xx)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 13:24:06 GMT -5
Aedan had been surprised to see another Celt, and not at all surprised to find that his Celt was Nuellan. After all, he had recognised the name when he'd first seen it. "Brigantium," Aedan replied "I was of the Votadini, just south of the Wall. And you?" The Wall was, of course, Hadrian's wall, and almost every Celt used 'the Wall' to refer to it, so he had confidence that Nuellan would understand what he meant by it. He also had faith that the other Celt would understand Brigantium as being the north of Britannia, though if he was from Gaul he might not be able to place it as quickly. But honestly, he had perhaps forgotten a lot. Maybe the world of his culture was very different than it had been when he left it. He never heard any news of his homeland, and so he had no idea of anything that happened to his people. Perhaps now he had Atreus as a master he might be able to find out more. He never knew anything about his own tribe. For all he knew they could all be dead and he would never have found out. (Haha I he has but he's just trying to avoid commenting on it. It is pretty hilarious though. He must have been bugging Aedan up to anyone who would listen) Nuellan took a moment to think, then nodded slowly. 'Ah... right.' He said, then replied with where he was from. [Yeah just... *insert Germanic tribe name here* x'D] Damianos tilted his head as he listened, then glanced up, hearing the crowd roar. 'We need to be ready.' He said.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 13:31:30 GMT -5
(Okay, well the Vandals were a pretty big Germanic tribe x He can be from them)
Aedan had nodded in return, but upon hearing the surge of excitement from the crowd he was pulled out of the conversation.
"Okay," He said to go over their plan "So Damianos is covering me. Anything else I need to know about this before we go into this?"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 13:49:31 GMT -5
(Okay, well the Vandals were a pretty big Germanic tribe x He can be from them) Aedan had nodded in return, but upon hearing the surge of excitement from the crowd he was pulled out of the conversation. "Okay," He said to go over their plan "So Damianos is covering me. Anything else I need to know about this before we go into this?" 'Don't get in my way.' Nuallan said, brushing past him. He wore very light armour. Damianos cringed, then placed a hand on Aedan's shoulder. 'Hell warm up to you.' He promised, before sliding in beside Aquila. Nuellan stretched as he stood behind Aquila, glancing warily at Aedan. He evidently did not trust as easily as his comrades.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 13:58:57 GMT -5
"It's fine" Aedan replied "I'm a new face, I get it"
Aedan got into position behind Damianos, in the same position he took every time he fought with him. He understood Nuallan's distrust. It was not uncommon among slaves,but it was also not uncommon among Celtic peoples, who seemed to give their trust slowly. A quality Aedan did not have and often wished he did. If he had it it might have saved him a lot of trouble over the years.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 14:38:40 GMT -5
"It's fine" Aedan replied "I'm a new face, I get it" Aedan got into position behind Damianos, in the same position he took every time he fought with him. He understood Nuallan's distrust. It was not uncommon among slaves,but it was also not uncommon among Celtic peoples, who seemed to give their trust slowly. A quality Aedan did not have and often wished he did. If he had it it might have saved him a lot of trouble over the years. (Sorry for poof!!! I'm out drinking rn so will be poofy still )) Damianos glanced back at Aedan and felt strength radiating from the people around him. He smiled widely and focused as they entered the arena, raising his shield with Aquila and his right-wing. Nutella did not carry a sword or a shield- he carried a very small dagger; and suddenly his role here became clear. He was a literal ankle biter. He was here to sprint around and be a decoy, to slash at their opponents legs, to make them bleed out from multiple wounds. An impressive and brace strategy; especially with the might of Aquila to hide behind if you got into a bad situation. They shouted their salute to the emperor, then turned to face their opponents.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 14:48:30 GMT -5
Aedan didn't take long to work out Nuallan's role here - the light armour, the dagger, his lithe and slim physique. He was obviously intended to be fast, like Aedan. To wound you before you even knew you'd been hit.
And so the fight began - Aedan was in charge of faster offensive attacks while Damianos and Aquila were on defense and dealing out strikes with the kind of strength that Aedan would struggle to muster.
The men were making a very effective team - Aedan was giving lots of fast jabs, which most of the time weren't enough to bring men down, but allowed Damianos and Aquila to take them down. Nuallan was sprinting, frustrating the enemy with fast but deadly cuts.
(No problem! Hope you're having fun)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 15:15:31 GMT -5
Aedan didn't take long to work out Nuallan's role here - the light armour, the dagger, his lithe and slim physique. He was obviously intended to be fast, like Aedan. To wound you before you even knew you'd been hit. And so the fight began - Aedan was in charge of faster offensive attacks while Damianos and Aquila were on defense and dealing out strikes with the kind of strength that Aedan would struggle to muster. The men were making a very effective team - Aedan was giving lots of fast jabs, which most of the time weren't enough to bring men down, but allowed Damianos and Aquila to take them down. Nuallan was sprinting, frustrating the enemy with fast but deadly cuts. (No problem! Hope you're having fun) (Yes thankyou ^.^) Damianos kept a close eye on Aedan as he fought, then he and Aquila together managed to take down the powerhouse of the opposing team, roaring loudly with victory as they moved on to the next. Nuellan sprinted past Aedan, a pure blur. He ran very low to the ground, and suddenly one of their opponents were down, crying out as his legs gave way from a slash from Nuellan, who suddenly retreated behind Aquila for protection and to catch his breath, sweat dripping off his brow.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 15:27:47 GMT -5
Aedan was breathless with shock at Nuallan's speed, but didn't take time to awknowledge him, instead keeping his full focus on trying to land hits on as many opponents as possible. He moved out from behind Damianos every few seconds and doing a flurry of fast attacks, leaving some of his opponents with wounds that Aquila and Damianos could then work with to bring a few men down.
(I feel like something should happen and Aedan has to help ol' Nutella out XD)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 15:38:39 GMT -5
Aedan was breathless with shock at Nuallan's speed, but didn't take time to awknowledge him, instead keeping his full focus on trying to land hits on as many opponents as possible. He moved out from behind Damianos every few seconds and doing a flurry of fast attacks, leaving some of his opponents with wounds that Aquila and Damianos could then work with to bring a few men down. (I feel like something should happen and Aedan has to help ol' Nutella out XD) (Defo) Nuallan took a deep breath once he was rested enough to continue, and once more sprinted out, continuing to be a nuisance. Suddenly however he released a cry, as he was slashed across the side by a heavy-hitter. 'Got him!' The opponent yelled, stamping his foot onto Nuallan's chest to hold him down. 'Aquila!!!' He screamed, pushing desperately on the opposing gladiators leg. Aquila's face was that of pure horror and panic as he instantly ran to try and help. 'Nuallan! No!!!!'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 15:44:36 GMT -5
Aedan could see Aquila running out, but he realised that he couldn't break the line of defense in case anyone got hurt. That's when Aedan knew what he had to do. He could, after all, get there quicker than anyone but Nuallan.
So Aedan darted over,sword raised.
"Come on," He challenge, he challenged his larger opponent "let's do this"
He began using his on fighting technique, darting around on the balls of his feet, going round his opponent in circles, trying to slash him all the while.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 15:51:16 GMT -5
Aedan could see Aquila running out, but he realised that he couldn't break the line of defense in case anyone got hurt. That's when Aedan knew what he had to do. He could, after all, get there quicker than anyone but Nuallan. So Aedan darted over,sword raised. "Come on," He challenge, he challenged his larger opponent "let's do this" He began using his on fighting technique, darting around on the balls of his feet, going round his opponent in circles, trying to slash him all the while. The new threat forced the larger opponent to release Nuallan instead of kill him, and he angrily struggled to keep up with Aedan's speed. Nuallan shakily crawled away and got to his feet, retreating behind Aquila, whom quickly cupped his cheek and pressed a fierce kiss to his forehead. 'Do not ever scare me like that again.' He hissed, before returning to the fight to help Damianos. They finally succeeded and won their fight, waving at the crowd. Once they had retreated into the tunnels, Aquila tugged Nuallan into his arms and held him tightly, calming the smaller man down. 'It's okay,' he murmured. Damianos walked over to Aedan, respect in his eyes. 'Thankyou for saving my friend.' He said.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 15:52:20 GMT -5
(Sorry if my replies seem rushed)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 16:06:11 GMT -5
(It's no problem, I get it x And if you want to leave and just enjoy your drinks let me know)
Aedan shrugged "It was nothing. I would never have let him get hurt. Your friends are mine, and if you like him, I trust your judgement. He seemed like a good person."
He considered it nothing, but he did hope that perhaps it would go some way in helping Nuallan warm up to him. He knew with men like him, you had to earn respect and trust and friendship, and so he figured that this might help him with that goal.
He glanced at Aquila and Nuallan together "They must be so strong to fight together knowing that they might have to watch each other die. I respect that"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 16:22:59 GMT -5
(It's no problem, I get it x And if you want to leave and just enjoy your drinks let me know) Aedan shrugged "It was nothing. I would never have let him get hurt. Your friends are mine, and if you like him, I trust your judgement. He seemed like a good person." He considered it nothing, but he did hope that perhaps it would go some way in helping Nuallan warm up to him. He knew with men like him, you had to earn respect and trust and friendship, and so he figured that this might help him with that goal. He glanced at Aquila and Nuallan together "They must be so strong to fight together knowing that they might have to watch each other die. I respect that" Damianos paused, then looked at Aedan, examining him with a soft gaze. 'That's my worry every time I go into battle with you.' He said, voice quiet. Nuellan pulled away from Aquila enough to catch Aedan's gaze, and he silently nodded at him, gratefulness in his eyes. (No it's fine ^.^ x)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 16:39:47 GMT -5
Aedan took a moment to respond to Nuellan's nod with one of his own, before turning back to Damianos.
"It is?" He asked, surprised "It is mine, too, when I fight with you. God, when we fought our first pairs and you hurt your leg...and when they were insulting you at the whipping post...I didn't want to say because I thought it was just me, you know?"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 16:42:32 GMT -5
(Eeeeeeeeeee >////<)
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 16:44:57 GMT -5
Aedan took a moment to respond to Nuellan's nod with one of his own, before turning back to Damianos. "It is?" He asked, surprised "It is mine, too, when I fight with you. God, when we fought our first pairs and you hurt your leg...and when they were insulting you at the whipping post...I didn't want to say because I thought it was just me, you know?" He blushed brightly, gazing deep into Aedan's eyes, moved and overcome with emotion at his words and sentiment. 'I didn't think you returned it either.' He softly responded, rubbing the back of his neck, suddenly appearing timid and shy. 'I'm.... im glad.'
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 16:51:55 GMT -5
Aedan smiled "Me too. Now, we can choose to do something about this and let ourselves grow closer, or we can ignore it and stay exactly as we are now, potentially saving us a lot of future trouble. What do you want to do?"
Aedan only had to glance at Nuallan and Aquila to know what he wanted to do, but he needed to know what Damianos wanted to do. He wouldn't hurt his friend by trying to do kindle this into something if Damianos didn't want to
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 4, 2016 17:04:54 GMT -5
Aedan smiled "Me too. Now, we can choose to do something about this and let ourselves grow closer, or we can ignore it and stay exactly as we are now, potentially saving us a lot of future trouble. What do you want to do?" Aedan only had to glance at Nuallan and Aquila to know what he wanted to do, but he needed to know what Damianos wanted to do. He wouldn't hurt his friend by trying to do kindle this into something if Damianos didn't want to Damianos' breath caught in his throat and he felt his heart pounding ten miles per hour in his chest; was Aedan asking what he thought he was? 'Aedan.' He managed to say, but nothing else. When he plucked up the courage to speak again, Atreus came marching in. 'That was bloody amazing! Aedan, damn well done for taking care of Nuellan.' The trainer didn't same to care about how close the two gladiators were, barely batting an eyelash as Aquila placed yet another kiss on Nuellan's forehead. 'You've earned your permanent place in this group.' Atreus added, smiling widely. Damianos grinned with pride and looked up at Aedan.
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Dec 4, 2016 17:11:12 GMT -5
Aedan was at first a little frustrated that whatever Damianos had been about to say had been interrupted by the entrance of Atreus, but this was quickly followed by relief and happiness as he was informed that he had had earned his permanent place in the group.
"Thank you," Aedan smiled, but was still a little taken aback by this statement. He was grateful, though, truly grateful. This was a great group, he knew it, and he felt like maybe he had something to add to it. Maybe he could be useful, help these men survive.
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