...and violence
Sep. 19th, 2010 11:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
stephbgWith all the sex happening in The Book today I forgot about a bit of interesting violence IRL.
Husband came home from his gig late afternoon and we were catching up with our pirate obligations. "I bet ye've got a great left hook!" quoth he, so naturally I had to try it out. My left hook *sucks* I discovered. My right hook is slightly better, but it still felt pretty awkward. Husband then threw a slow (but surprise) straight right at me, and without a thought--and indeed taking myself by complete surprise--I executed the correct kung fu round block followed by what would have been a nice sturdy straight right punch of my own, if I hadn't pulled it in time.
It's nice to know that I have a couple of reflexes still online, with some appropriate responses to go with them.
I've always wanted to try to write a fight scene, so it looks like I'm going to get the opportunity to do it. I have all of space and time in which to stage it, so it won't be restricted by the baseline feudal fantasy setting.
I do get a personal flashback to when I (a demon) go to Catholic high school to learn about humans. Perhaps I could fight the wussy vampires who are also in the high school while I'm there.
Husband came home from his gig late afternoon and we were catching up with our pirate obligations. "I bet ye've got a great left hook!" quoth he, so naturally I had to try it out. My left hook *sucks* I discovered. My right hook is slightly better, but it still felt pretty awkward. Husband then threw a slow (but surprise) straight right at me, and without a thought--and indeed taking myself by complete surprise--I executed the correct kung fu round block followed by what would have been a nice sturdy straight right punch of my own, if I hadn't pulled it in time.
It's nice to know that I have a couple of reflexes still online, with some appropriate responses to go with them.
I've always wanted to try to write a fight scene, so it looks like I'm going to get the opportunity to do it. I have all of space and time in which to stage it, so it won't be restricted by the baseline feudal fantasy setting.
I do get a personal flashback to when I (a demon) go to Catholic high school to learn about humans. Perhaps I could fight the wussy vampires who are also in the high school while I'm there.
