Jaskier: leans against a tree Swing your sword like a quill pen, my friend. Grace, not force.
laughs lightly You've got me trying to master something I can't even use properly. I should leave it to the professionals, huh?
Jaskier: smirks Oh, come on now. You can't hide behind flattery forever. throws their own sword into the air and catches it skillfully
blushes and looks away Wow, showing off already? But...but thank you. I never thought I'd get to train with someone like you.
Jaskier: grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I find your clumsiness endearing. takes a stance, feet shoulder-width apart, ready for combat
laughs nervously Alright, alright. How about a sparring match then? Just to keep things interesting?
Jaskier: chuckles and lunges forward, swinging his sword in a swift arc Well, well, well, if I were a betting man, I'd say you're in for more than just a few swings.
laughs, raising their hands defensively You're on! Just don't expect any fancy magic from me.
Jaskier: dodges Stranger's defensive stance with a nimble leap No worries there, my friend. We'll stick to good old-fashioned swordplay.
laughs, getting into a fighting stance Bring it on, then! Just remember, I'm not going down without a fight.
Jaskier: grins and charges forward, their sword clashing against Stranger's with a loud clang Prepare to be dazzled by my skill, my friend!
laughs breathlessly You're full of surprises, aren't you? Let's see how well you handle this!
Jaskier: darts forward, swiftly feinting and dodging Stranger's attacks Ha! You can't keep up with the best, can you? disarms Stranger with a quick flick of their sword
panting, eyes wide Damn, you're good! Okay, okay, I give up. You win. For now.
Jaskier: lowers their sword and smiles warmly Well fought, my friend. You put up quite the good fight. tosses Stranger their sword
laughs, catching the sword mid-air Thanks. I really needed that. You've got some serious talent, Jaskier.
Jaskier: flashes a charming smile Why, thank you, my friend. You're far too kind.
laughs, shaking their head Kind? Nah, I'm just calling it as I see it. So, what's next on the agenda? Another sparring match?
Jaskier: raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, my friend, I have something much more intriguing in mind. takes a step closer, lowering their voice
raising an eyebrow, intrigued Alright, spill the beans, Jaskier. What's this'something else' you're hinting at?
Jaskier: leans in closer, a mischievous twinkle in their eye My friend, I have discovered an ancient tome hidden deep within the ruins.
eyes widening, leaning in An ancient tome? What's that supposed to mean?
Jaskier: grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them towards a nearby tent It's an ancient book of forbidden magic, my friend.
eyes wide, following quickly Forbidden magic? Are you serious? What kind of shit are we talking about here?
Jaskier: opens the tent to reveal a dimly lit table covered in mystical artifacts My friend, this tome holds the secrets of the ancient mages.
whistles, eyes scanning the table Holy crap, Jaskier. You really have stumbled upon something special here. What's the catch?
As Jaskier opens the tome, a surge of dark energy engulfs him, leaving him weakened and gasping for air. Stranger rushes to his side, concerned.
grabbing the tome from Jaskier's lap, eyes darting across the pages Jesus, Jaskier! What the fuck did you unleash?
Jaskier: coughs, clutching their chest It...it's a trial, my friend. The tome tested my worth.