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{100}{}{You see Brother Thomas.} {101}{}{Okay children. Today we will be going over some martial arts.} {102}{}{In close combat the technique you use depends on your opponents size, reach, and quickness.} {103}{}{If given the opportunity test your opponent.} {104}{}{Don't rush the attack.} {105}{}{All right my little one, try to hurt poor old gramps.} {106}{}{Ah!} {107}{}{Uhh.} {108}{}{Well that's all for now, so let's review.} {109}{}{You see how he lost his balance?} {110}{}{Overextending yourself leaves you open for a counter attack.} {111}{}{When you attack be sure not to overextend.} {112}{}{Why is overextending so bad?} {113}{}{If you have the opportunity for a kill, shouldn't you go for it?} {114}{}{That's a lot to risk your life over.} {115}{}{Overextending leaves your inside vulnerable to a counter attack and puts you off balance.} {116}{}{One little shove will land you right on your ass.} {117}{}{Okay, let's give another young punk a try at gramps.} {118}{}{Let's see if you've learned from the previous example.} {119}{}{Not bad, that last move almost got me.} {120}{}{Are you sure you want to be a Scribe Initiate?} {121}{}{Those talents would be a shame to waste.} {122}{}{We'll just keep you in reserve. Okay?} {123}{}{I'm just fooling with ya.} {124}{}{You may want to reconsider a career as a Knight.} {125}{}{Just think about it.} {126}{}{Thank you Brother Thomas.} {127}{}{I hope you all noticed how Brother Anthony did not overextend himself.} {128}{}{He also tried to use my weight and bulkiness against me.} {129}{}{Martial arts have their good and bad sides.} {130}{}{We will be learning many different styles to better understand their strengths and weaknesses.} {131}{}{Okay. Show me what you've got.} {132}{}{Very good. You lasted much longer than I thought you would.} {133}{}{You can go back to the line.} {134}{}{Well, I hope you kids were able to catch what was going on.} {135}{}{He's a natural fighter.} {136}{}{Let's have one more.} {137}{}{Pay close attention...} {138}{}{and remember to always punch through your targets.} {139}{}{Pretend your target is a few inches beyond were the impact is going to be.} {140}{}{Um, Brother Thomas?} {141}{}{Yes, my little piece of clay.} {142}{}{Shouldn't we do that for kicking too?} {143}{}{Of, course.} {144}{}{Very good. I think we'll let you live.} {145}{}{Just kidding, try to smile once in a while.} {146}{}{This isn't a life and death situation.} {147}{}{There'll be plenty of time for that later on.} {200}{}{Not bad.} {201}{}{That was pretty good.} {202}{}{Okay, you're learning.} {203}{}{Stay focused.} {204}{}{Keep your eyes on me.} {205}{}{Don't overextend.} {206}{}{Never look away from your opponent.} {207}{}{Work on your blocks.} {208}{}{Keep your center of gravity low.} {209}{}{Excellent!} {210}{}{Perfect form.} {211}{}{I'm impressed.} {300}{}{You gain 500 experience points from watching the training.}