Linhardt & Petra B / houses.fedatamine.com

Linhardt, Petra enter the scene

Petra

Linhardt. I have been waiting for much time. Please, watch me.

Linhardt

Watch what, Petra? Whoa! Hey, careful with that spear!

Petra

How did you find that? I did more training.

Linhardt

Ah, you took my advice, then.

Linhardt

I will say, the problematic maneuver seems improved at least.

Petra

At least? It is still no good?

Linhardt

The spear isn't really my area of expertise, but I've seen enough training to understand the mechanics.

Linhardt

I believe I can use that understanding to further help you improve your spearwork.

Petra

My spearwork?

Linhardt

Right. As I said, when you lift up and stab down, the momentum is ruined.

Linhardt

You're trying to swing like a giant. You're not a giant, so that's a problem.

Linhardt

So allow the spear's own momentum to do more of the hard work for you.

Petra

Spear momentum...

Linhardt

The spear is heavy. When you lift it up high, loosen your grip a little.

Petra

At the top of my swing...loosen my grip. And then the weight will...carry it down?

Linhardt

Precisely. When you put too much power into it, not only do you exhaust your grip, you tire yourself out.

Linhardt

Got it? Ugh, all that effort is taking its toll on me.

Petra

You are very clever. I wonder why you have hatred for training.

Linhardt

Because training is too much like fighting, and I'd really rather not fight.

Linhardt

Also, I find training terribly dull. Anyway. Good night.

Linhardt leaves the scene

Petra

He does not use his cleverness. It is a very big waste.

Petra

I want you to use your power, Linhardt...