Out of Character:
Kedjat couldn't say he wasn't disappointed with the reaction he recieved. The man hadn't shown any sign of surprise or fear of having his mind invaded by a spirit. While it was true Kedjat couldn't 'read minds' per se, he was able to 'feel' a person's thoughts. Much less accurate than reading a book, however, it was still beneficial when predicting the patterns of a person and adapting to their own unique thinking pattern.
Nobel Spirit, eh? Ryu, I think I like him! Kedjat laughed menacingly in both their minds. When you first refered to me, it was as if you thought you were going crazy! The dark laugh continued, causing the sword Ryu was holding to hum slightly replicating the dragon's emotions. It was at that moment that the man spoke.
"Hasegawa, Ryu..." Ryu saw the man grip his quarter staff, "Draw your sword!" The man didn't waste any time in clearing the already small gap that was between them. The quarter staff in his hands arched, swinging at Ryu's left side. It wasn't a very origional attack and Ryu was used to having such methods used on him. Exhaling, Ryu loosened himself as his grandfather had taught him. Be like the water, mold around the opponent's attack... His mind replayed as his sword came between himself and the staff. Ryu pushed up on the quarter staff the man was holding with the hilt and he slid underneath to stand on the opposite side of the stick, his blade under the staff and the hilt between him and the pole. Seeing his chance to strike, his whole body tensed for a moment, holding his blade horizontally he stepped forward to strike.
"And then use his attack against him!"
Kedjat 'watched' from the sword. Ryu was a lot like Zane. He adapted well, he had good originality, but when it came down to actually hitting the target... I guess some things just run in the family! Kedjat laughed to himself. He'd have to vilify Ryu for it later.
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