Shinki Training

[Stalking on up to the marked area, Nia pulls her two ring-blades free from her belt, then twists her wrists to limber them up as she grips them. Then she turns to look at the strange artificial-looking beast at her side, who regards her with a look of quiet patience.]

All right, then. You ready for a proper workout? It's about time I put you through your paces.

[The creature nods, and with that, Nia steps into the cordoned area, her Blade right behind her. As a dummy turns to approach her, she lifts her weapons, just as a shimmering line of blue light bridges the gap between the Blade and her.]

Here we go! Eeeeeiiiyaaah! [Her lunging strike comes with a twist that looks faster than ought to be possible, and the ringblades slash into the dummy with ferocity. The transfer of power in play is obvious; her companion creature is augmenting her.]

Refreshments

[Nia looks uncommonly frustrated as she drops a long, thin slice of steak onto the brazier's grilling surface, followed by a slice of zucchini and then a few asparagus ribs. As she sits back, the muscles in her jaw work slightly -- then she finally throws up her hands.]

I hate to admit it, but this is actually bloody clever.