Seven Assoc. South Section 6 Yi Sang/Identity Story

Identity Story

Speaker	Dialogue

Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	Your combat technique must be that of the Zwei.
Seven Section 6 Preoccupied Coworker	…Oh, yeah, that’s right! I’ve always struggled to best you in combat, so… I tried turtling up a bit this time.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	While the idea on its own is commendable… would you remind me of the name of the weapon you’re holding?
Seven Section 6 Preoccupied Coworker	Oh, this is a rapier…
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	That is a sword whose blade is critically thin, while the Zwei’s weapons are thick and large.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	It’s those characteristics that allow their members to defend and counter with ease; to imitate it with a slender weapon will doubtlessly prove to be difficult.
Seven Section 6 Preoccupied Coworker	Oh…
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	For instance, I myself am adopting the Cinq’s techniques.
Seven Section 6 Preoccupied Coworker	Huh? Really? …Ahh, now that you mention it, I actually can kinda see the similarities.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	The basics are all you need to borrow. To copy a known method faithfully is to leave yourself open for its known countermeasures.
	The child continued as he slid his sword back into its sheath.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	Constant observation is key.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	An existing art cannot be made yours until it has been adapted beyond mere imitation or mirror image. I suggest you study the fundamentals by observing once more.
Seven Section 6 Preoccupied Coworker	T-Thank you very much!

	Finished with his advice, the child stepped outside.
	Said child, Yi Sang, was consistently respected by visitors and colleagues alike—and I’m sure you can see why.
	He may appear cold and uncaring, but he never shied away from giving valuable advice where it was needed.
Seven Section 6 Yi Sang	…The caffè is good.
	Of course, he didn't think much of it.

World of the Seven Association Southern Branch Identity Stories