☼ second kick. (video)

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☼ second kick. (video)

[ when the feed flickers on, it is in a clear, open training room in the arena. it was difficult to find a training outfit, despite all the help the natives had given itsuki--it's nothing like what is usually worn to practice in the manor. instead, just opting for a simple yellow tunic and comfortable navy blue slacks with medium-length hair tied into a low ponytail, training begins. dummies are strewn about the room, and with each dummy, a move is practiced. a certain type of powerful kick, or bruising takedown, or open-palmed hit.

when itsuki is finished, hazel eyes turn to the feed and a respective bow shows the end of the training session. ]

Hello, I am Itsuki Myoudouin.

I'm looking for a hand-to-hand combat training and sparring partner.

If there's anyone here that would be able to meet regularly, to hone their skills, please, contact me.

[ a nod. ]

Thank you.

[ itsuki hesitates, looking a bit uncertain and a little green, before moving. the feed is cut off. ]

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[ ..huh. well, he could probably direct her to someone but-- ]

Are you alright? [ she did look a little sick in the end. ]

Ah?

[ she didn't expect that. after a moment, she sobers. ]

It was... nothing. I'm worried for a friend.

[ for someone like him, it's hard to miss. ]

..A friend back home?

No, it... was a friend I met here.

... [ one thing comes to mind, something that's happened very recently. but.. he shakes his thoughts away briefly. ]

Did something happen to them?

... yes. [ she laces her hands against her stomach. it feels like she might retch again, remembering calliope's body on video. ] Something horrible.

Hmmm..

[he thinks for a moment before speaking up.]

What about sparring with a Pokemon? That would be totally different and could help you out.

[He can't exactly let things like this go unnoticed.]

I would be happy to lend my services to you. [He'll raise an eyebrow to her greenness, however.]

...are you feeling alright? You don't seem...well.

[ it could be anything when she says it like that. but he does know one thing.. ] Don't worry, I'm sure she'll be fine. Nothing here is ever permanent.

[ and it's true. injuries, death, turning grey, disappearing.. none of it was permanent. people healed, people came back from the dead, people return from being grey, return from having left this world..

still, all this time he speaks in a gentle tone.] I'm sorry that something bad happened, no one deserves it.

I know aikido. If you're interested in learning, I'd be happy to help.

[ she thinks back to bianca--and she flusters, waving her hands. ]

I don't think I could fight against an animal, I wouldn't want to hurt it!

It's--ah, okay. I'm just a little under the weather.

[ calliope... ]

Thank you, Giorno-san.

[ hm. maybe she could expand...? ]

I'll try it.

... eh?

[ sorry, you're going to have to explain that one to her. ]

Nothing is permanent?

I would expect one would be in bed rather than training...

[He let out a bit of a sigh.]

Think of it as no problem- I've been meaning to find some means of practicing combat, myself.

[ A nod. ]

Are you familiar with it? It's a type of martial art in my world.

[ well, she did seem like a new face, so. ] Yeah, usually anyways. When people get hurt, there's healers to help them.

When people die.. they end up revived and completely fine not long after their death. [ His brows knit a little, as though he knew more to that line than he's mentioned. ] People turn grey and disappear, but after a while they're eventually found and return to their original selves.

And people come and go from Asgards, though eventually they come back here. Maybe not with their old memories but sometimes with it.

Actually, I think you might be the one getting hurt... Torterra is a giant turtle with a tree on its back after all.

[massive man.]

[She doesn't look very good. She's not distracted, clearly since those hits are connecting, but there's something on her mind.]

Just hand-to-hand? [He could use more practice in that field, but Riku's not sure that he'd be up to Itsuki's standards. He's been slacking.]

Ah... my level of fighting with a weapon is, um, not it's best. [ she's been slacking in that area. ] What else do you train with, Riku-san?

[ she immediately relaxes, falls slack, in relief, having to hold herself up against the wall. ]

So she's okay. Thank you, so much... I'm very grateful.

... a giant turtle? With a tree on its back--?

It's not sickness, it's... [ she presses a hand against her chest. ] feeling.

[ but her hand drops to her side as she breathes in. ]

Yes, it'd be good for everyone to practice. None of us knows if we will need it, and it is best to be prepared.

I'm not very familiar with it, but I have heard of it...

...feeling? [He's a little bit confused at what she's saying.] A feeling is eliciting this?

[Maybe he must have missed something in the meantime...]

Hm, if we're going to practice this sparring session, when would you be available to do it? Just curiosity...

That's it! And Darkrai is a ghost.

[ Her smile brightens. ]

That's okay! It's not hard to learn.

...Mostly with practice swords. [His Keyblade actually, but he hardly wants to explain that weapon's effects to some girl he just met, unfortunately.] I could try with hand-to-hand, but I might not be the best or be able to give you the challenge you want.

[Maybe they could teach each other though?]

[ good.. he was able to help. ]

She's okay. [ he confirms for her reassuringly.] Happy to help. It's painful now, but everything will get better.

That's a relief! In that case, I would most definitely like to learn.

Great. When's a good time for you?

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