The Fencing Class

Ast: I'll be needing a sparring partner. You, perhaps?

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In the early 1700's, while kept busy looking after the king's international affairs in Versailles, Demetrius made arragements so Astaroth would be awarded a position as a fencing instructor for the courtiers' sons settled in Versailles.
The position not only gave Astaroth bragging rights for the century and provided an "all you can eat buffet" of aristocratic youths (should his persuading skills be well used), but also allowed his father to keep him out of more serious mischief within the court.
One can say that at that time Ast was not that afraid of hard work...
Still, he likes to practice from time to time, and he's still a good match for his sister Charlotte ^^

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A.N.: This is probably the most realistic portrait I ever did of Ast, but I still need to practice some of his features, alright.
Anyway, I thought it would be a good excuse for me to introduce his fencing outfit, gotta love those matching leather gloves X3
Well, hope you enjoy...