[he's been here for a bit, just sort of-- practicing. going through the motions, trying to keep himself focused on anything else. if he just swings his sword until his arms hurt, maybe that focus will keep the anger over her death at bay. but he stops when taka shows up, sheathing his blade.
the green is still there btw but he also has the top of the outfit pushed off his shoulders, leaving his top half with just the stupidass bodysuit. it's easier without sleeves in the way.]
In that case, let's find you something light to begin with.
[and he's going to pick out... probably the lightest sword he can find, really. something suited to taka's size and presumable lack of experience with one.
once he's found something that looks suitable and passed it over, he'll show taka a couple of basic strikes, then nod for him to try it, keeping an eye on his form.]
[he'll make adjustments to his technique here and there, continuing on like that for a bit, and only once he feels taka's gotten used to what they've started off with does he ask:]
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week 1, friday
well. anything, really. it's when he spots the familiar green when he peeks into the armory that makes him pause. ]
Yo.
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[he's been here for a bit, just sort of-- practicing. going through the motions, trying to keep himself focused on anything else. if he just swings his sword until his arms hurt, maybe that focus will keep the anger over her death at bay. but he stops when taka shows up, sheathing his blade.
the green is still there btw but he also has the top of the outfit pushed off his shoulders, leaving his top half with just the stupidass bodysuit. it's easier without sleeves in the way.]
Did you need anything?
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[ he's not entirely sure what he needs right now. maybe some quiet so he can think about what just happened. ]
Practicing?
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[he considers for a moment, and-]
If you would like a distraction, I can show you the basics-- or we can go elsewhere, if you'd rather.
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[ it seems
interesting? distracting ]
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[and he's going to pick out... probably the lightest sword he can find, really. something suited to taka's size and presumable lack of experience with one.
once he's found something that looks suitable and passed it over, he'll show taka a couple of basic strikes, then nod for him to try it, keeping an eye on his form.]
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he's... taka is a good learner. so his form is probably not bad, but he's still a beginner
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[he'll make adjustments to his technique here and there, continuing on like that for a bit, and only once he feels taka's gotten used to what they've started off with does he ask:]
Did you know her?
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[ but yes, he knew her
it's strange to think it could have easily been someone he never spoken to before ]
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[close or not, if they'd met, there's always some sort of connection there, regardless of how small it is or whether it's very positive at all.]
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it might have been less rough if they didn't have to see her struggle like that ]
The dream was... something.
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[he doesn't disagree- he might have seen unpleasant enough things before, but that doesn't make it easier for him, either.]
But perhaps it will at least be of some use, later.
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[ it's like english teachers....... ]