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GUNTHER SCHWARZ

Jaeger. Leviathan's Claw owner. Not particularly pleased to be here.

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[manufactured]

[This is going to be stupid as hell, that's what it's going to be.

The dogs sound like they're going insane from somewhere that isn't inside the house, actually; it seems like Wesker's let them out around back. Because if they fuck up and draw blood, the last thing he needs is the dogs being aware of it; fighting in the house tends to set them on-edge as it is...

That said, he'll let Jaeger in soon enough; he's not wearing the stupid Kevlar thing, but god, did he consider it given what they're going to be doing. Rather, he's...completely overdressed for this sort of thing again, because if you're not going to do this in a fucking suit then what is even the point.]

Well, hopefully this won't end in one or both of us requiring the hospital.

[Hi, Jaeger.]

[scythegun]

[That makes two of us, at least?]

I certainly hope not! Trying to explain that would be a bit difficult, ja?

[manufactured]

That depends on how you phrase it, I'd imagine.

[...Everyone here knows Wesker would phrase it as "he stabbed me because I asked him to."]

[scythegun]

"He stabbed me" tends to sound bad no matter how you phrase it!

[manufactured]

It isn't as though you didn't have my explicit permission to do it.

[...Wesker.]

At any rate. You're still interested, I assume.

[scythegun]

Of course I am! So where exactly do you want to do this?

[manufactured]

The foyer should be fine.

[...And easily cleaned, in the event that blood happens.]

Unless you brought a blade with you, you're welcome to go find one.

[scythegun]

I'll go find one. Be right back!

[And true to his word, it won't take him long to find a suitable knife and return.]

Are you ready, then?

[manufactured]

[Wesker's got his S.T.A.R.S. knife on him already; he's toying with it a bit between his fingers when Jaeger returns.]

I imagine it goes without saying that we're not going to try to outright stab one another, but other than that my only preference is that you try not to do anything to my face that I'll have to answer for.

[scythegun]

Don't worry, I had no plans on going for your face. Same goes for me, of course!

[He's never fought with a knife like this, but the concept is simple enough. Whenever you're ready.]

[manufactured]

Of course.

[...Are you going to actually come at him this time, have we learned by now that he'll come at you if you don't do anything quickly enough for his liking, or is it a good day for awkwardness chicken again.]

[scythegun]

[No, he'll come at you this time! He's learned his lesson, okay!! He's admittedly a little uncertain on the first strike, aiming low and not striking nearly as hard as he could, but at least he's actually trying and not waiting for you this time??]

[manufactured]

[...You know, if he's going to learn anything fairly quickly tonight it's that while his fear response may not work, something in his brain still does not like the idea of pointy things coming at him.

He'll be trying to move with the strike, stepping back and to the side to keep out of the way of it; the knife blade ends up connecting with Jaeger's for a moment and the sound of metal on metal is ugly, but thankfully it's brief before he recovers himself and tries to return the strike. It's likewise not as hard as it could be, but at the same time, they're still figuring this shit out, so.]

[scythegun]

[Jaeger pulls back at Wesker's strike, bringing the knife up to block it, once again getting that nasty metal sound. He's a little more confident now and strikes out again, still keeping his aim relatively low.]

[manufactured]

[If you're going to be keeping it low again...

When he moves to block he does it with his off hand, catching Jaeger's forearm with his own and trying very hard to not get a blade jammed through his arm; thankfully the scratch he'd gotten from the bat thing a few weeks ago seems to have healed itself up well enough otherwise that would have stung at absolute best, but as it stands he's not going to pay it any mind and try for another hit while Jaeger's blade hand is occupied.]

[scythegun]

[He makes an annoyed noise at that, but by the time he manages to pull back it's already too late, the blade's cut into his clothes, though it hasn't gone deep enough to actually injure him. He doesn't aim low again this time, but he's prepared for Wesker to try to stop him with his off hand.]

[manufactured]

[...We are really bad at this, it's a little impressive - ]

I assume I'm going to owe you for that, once we're done with this.

[You know, the clothing damage - ah, god, the sound of metal on metal is hideous but he'll be using the knife to block Jaeger's strike this time, at least.]

[scythegun]

You are! I won't let you forget it!

[We really are bad at this, but at least he's enthusiastic about it?? Have another strike, aimed high this time.]

[manufactured]

[It's nowhere near the sort of jump in skill that would imply that he's remembered something - far from, actually - but Wesker's level of comfort with this is really obviously working itself up from when they'd first started; he's not good by any means but the enthusiasm is there, at the very least.

He'll pull back to avoid getting slashed in the face, but coming in high means that he can try to catch Jaeger's wrist at least, while aiming lower himself.]

[scythegun]

[He's ready for it this time, letting himself be caught and countering by catching Wesker's other hand before he can hit again. Jaeger struggles to pull himself free from Wesker's grip and put some distance between them so he has a moment to catch his breath. He seems to be enjoying himself, though!]

[manufactured]

[Jaeger will be able to break away eventually, though Wesker immediately uses the opportunity to try to shove him off - distance seems like a good idea, honestly, as does catching his breath.

...This is actually really fun, isn't it?]

Well, you seem to be enjoying yourself.

[scythegun]

[It is! He's grinning as he puts some distance between them.]

Ja, I am! You seem to be enjoying yourself as well! I take it you haven't remembered anything yet?

[manufactured]

Not at all.

[He doesn't sound too bothered by that just yet, however.]

This is enjoyable, however, either way.

[scythegun]

It is! Still, I hope you remember before you ruin my clothes any further!

[He'll strike again, aiming low this time.]

[manufactured]

[...You're an asshole. Why are you such an asshole.

He'll jerk back before the knife manages to catch him properly - though it does catch his suit jacket, so nice job tearing it there, hero. That said, he seems content dodging it for now rather than trying to block; come at him when he's expecting it this time.]