[ It doesn't take him long to answer. He pushes the little not-quite-a-door open, and leans against the wall. There's a spare rapier in his hand, attached to a scabbard and sword belt. ]
[ D'Artagnan's lips twitch. He goes to his bag, and removes his spare pair. They're made of brown leather, like most of the rest of what he owns. He brings them over, holding them out. ]
It's a duel, and you're using a sword. Wear one on your sword hand, to protect it. Throw the other on the ground, between the pair of you. That's how you begin.
[ If you're going to fight a duel with one of his swords, then by God, you will do it with chivalry. ]
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[Day 83]
I've been challenged to a duel.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
"Honorable men duel with swords", he says.
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FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
He's not wrong. It wasn't Athos who challenged you, was it?
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FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
No.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
Phantomhive.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
You've heard the name?
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No. But by the sounds of things, we'd get along.
FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
You're going to accept, aren't you?
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FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
I have.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
You have swords to lend?
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Of course. What do you need? Does he fight with only a sword, or with a knife as well?
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FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
Rapier, if possible.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
I doubt he'll use different.
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I know that. Well, at least, all my swords are rapiers. I mean do you need only that, or a knife as well.
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Knife? No.
FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
The sword's enough.
[He planned to run him through, like meat.]
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If you're sure. Come by and get it, whenever you like.
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I'll owe you one.
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Just come and get the sword, Kyoya. You know you don't owe me anything.
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Don't rush me.
[Embarrassed, embarrassed. Don't be so kind, d'Artagnan.]
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FROM: dartagnan@cdc.org
There's no choice about that. A duel won't wait. You don't want to be late, believe me.
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FROM: hibari.kyoya@cdc.org
He's a brat.
[Said kettle in reference to pot. Expect a light tapping quite soon, d'Artagnan.]
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Here you are. Did you bring gloves?
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What for?
[He reaches, confused.]
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It's a duel, and you're using a sword. Wear one on your sword hand, to protect it. Throw the other on the ground, between the pair of you. That's how you begin.
[ If you're going to fight a duel with one of his swords, then by God, you will do it with chivalry. ]
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On the ground?
[Hibari, he'd... rather go straight for the throat.]
Why should I give him warning?
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D'Artagnan's eyes roll, though he looks amused. ]
Because that's how duels work, Kyoya. Between gentlemen, anyway.
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If you're insisting...
[If d'Artagnan claims it, it must be truth. Hibari, he clung to his words like a gum.]
I'll do it.
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[ He passes the gloves over, as well. ]
Remember, the one you're keeping stays on your sword hand.
You're ready for this?
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Of course I am.
[He's smiled, training "his" sword on d'Art just then.]
You'll fight me after?
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If you'd like.
Does that mean you want me to watch?
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No...
[Not for a personal feud. D'Artagnan wouldn't approve of this match.]
Next time, perhaps.
[He lingers there a moment, quiet, not quite meeting the taller's eyes.]
Thanks.
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