fifth song ♫ video/text;

[derpiest]

[It's been a little while since he's said anything on the communicator. When he does, though, this time - it's short, it's simple, and it's to the damn point.]

I need to learn to fight.

Can anyone teach me?

[The video turns off soon afterwards - he's not really in the mood to discuss it more.]

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voice;

[patronizing]

Can anyone teach you? The very fact that you don’t know how is bad enough, but to openly ask to be taught under someones’ wing? Hmph, how truly pathetic.

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[derpiest]

If nobody will I'll just teach myself. I'll find a way. I don't care what you think.

voice;

[patronizing]

They do say a person is their own worst critic... Then let me tell you this, you won’t gain strength and skill overnight. I’ll give you this one piece of advice; don’t jump in half-assed.

[Video | Filtered]

[imhome]

I know Aikido.

If you don't mind me asking, why would you like to learn?

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[derpiest]

[He looks away as he types - this is a little awkward to say to people he doesn't know that well.]

I need to be able to save someone.

video; filtered;

[imhome]

[Nina frowns at that. It distressed her to think that someone so young was taking on such a burden.]

Is someone in danger? Maybe I can help.

video;

[this_chair]

I think you'll need a good reason before anyone just.....volunteers to teach you.

video/text;

[derpiest]

There's already been stuff that's attacked people here.

Isn't that enough of a reason?

[And not his actual reason.]

video/text;

[this_chair]

Normal fighting stuff won't really help you against those things.

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[takebow]

...Hey, Rion-kun.

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[derpiest]

You know why I need to learn, Yukari.

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[takebow]

I know.

How's it going?

[video]

[holyfight]

I probably wouldn't be a good teacher, but I could spar with you? I need the practice, too!

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[derpiest]

I don't really have any experience with fighting at all, though.

video/text;

[holyfight]

Hmmm... that is a problem.

I don't know enough to teach anyone else, but maybe you can find a teacher here! If you do, my offer still stands!

[ video ]

[dualwields]

Kid, leave the fighting to the fighters.

video/text;

[derpiest]

Don't tell me what to do.

[rules_the_north]

What kind?

video/text;

[derpiest]

I need to learn to use a weapon, but other than that I'll take anything I can get.

Video!

[hopefulpageturner]

[He's practically jumping up and down with his hand raised.]

Oh! Oh! Pick me! I could teach you!

video/text;

[derpiest]

[...that level of enthusiasm is concerning to Rion.]

Teach me what?

video/text

[wristbands]

[Chie's got a sort of :T expression when she replies... she's noticed Rion's been working a lot harder than he had been than when he'd first asked her for training, but she's never wanted to ask why. she doesn't like to pry, after all. all she wants to do is help.]

want me to step it up next time??

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[derpiest]

Please, Chie. As much as you can.

[There's been improvement from him, too - not just in that he's been pushing himself more, but in that he just doesn't give up. At all. If he's told to do something, he does not give up when he's tired like he used to; he will keep going until he physically cannot.

It's both impressive and a little scary.]

[saporanex]

Is there a particular style you want to learn?

[derpiest]

I don't know much about styles. I just want to make sure people are safe.