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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 22:20:17 GMT -6
The lull between matches wouldn't last forever, a thought that made Atlanti's stomach flutter again. She'd made it to the next round, leaving to wonder both what her family would think as well as what the fight ahead would be like. She wasn't sure what she'd been expecting, bu the rush of excitement was something that the Namekian hadn't expected to be so prominent.
The nervousness, however, was. She'd met a couple of people since entering the tournament, and it was for them that she looked. She wasn't sure where Wasabi was – she figured he would be the easier of the two to spot, but with as quiet as the current area was, she had thought to find Limax. He seemed like a capable warrior in the ring and was nice outside it, so maybe taking a chance to prepare together would help her settle and prepare them both.
The trick was to find find him.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 22:25:01 GMT -6
Limax was taking this as an opportunity to meditate quietly outside. Eyes closed and legs folded underneath him, his back gently pressed against a tree as he attempted to reflect upon the last few days. The changes that he'd gone though, and the strength that he had acquired. Bringing that energy inward.
A warrior needed not only a sound body, but a sound mind and soul as well. And for him that meant quiet time to reflect was important. It was easy to get caught in the grind, watching the ground as you put one foot in front of the other that if you were not careful when you looked up to see where life had taken you. Well, you would be lost. It was something he did not wish to see happen to him.
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 22:32:45 GMT -6
Atlanti slowed her steps when she caught sight of the other Namekian. From this distance, she could see his eyes were closed, as though reflecting or lost in thought. She didn't want to interrupt or jar him from them. Instead, she sat down a few feet away, grass rustling under her as she stepped forward and sat down. She'd wait a few minutes to see if he came out of his state before saying anything, provided she hadn't disreupted him already.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 22:36:24 GMT -6
When Atlanti sat down Limax was aware of her power. Though he kept his eyes closed and breathing steady. He was in a peaceful and relaxed state, but certainly not a trance. Or anything that would make him unaware of his surroundings.
"Beautiful day today, isn't it?"
He asked in a soft tone, slowly opening a single eye to confirm who it was. Atlanti, he thought that the energy felt familiar. This time he would hopefully not make such a fool of himself and gawk at her. She didn't deserve that.
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 22:48:00 GMT -6
"It is!" Atlanti smiled when Limax opened his eyes, nodding at the question. His tone and volume set the expectation, her warm words also quiet to prevent disturbing the sense of peace the area seemed to create. It was still strange, seeing how different the colors of this world were. Much cooler and certainly not like on earth, but Atlanti found herself liking them just as much.
"Sorry if I'm interrupting. I wanted to ask you a favor. If you don't mind," she added the last part, realizing that she could be doing exactly what she didn't want to by even doing this.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 22:50:53 GMT -6
"How can I be of assistance?"
He asked, opening his other eye and watching her. Shifting so that his legs were no longer folded under him but instead so he was resting on his knees. His hands folded neatly in front of him as he waited to here her request.
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 23:03:16 GMT -6
She straightened a little at his question, smoothing her clothing with a free hand. Though she faced him full on, feet tucked under her and shoulders relatively relaxed.
"I was wondering if you'd like to train with me?" She had seen enough to know he was capable, and she respected his ability. She just wasn't sure if there was a way to express that, so she wound up echoing his posture instead.
"I saw your last round, and the next ones will be starting soon. I'd like to learn more, and thought more practice would be good for us." Her eyes shone with the sincerity that echoed in her words.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 23:10:02 GMT -6
He thought about it for a moment, trying to get a sense of her power level and strength. And it wasn't hard for him to see that he was far stronger than she was. That a sparring match wouldn't be even close to a fair fight if he was to go all out. And he'd likely get little out of training with someone far below him like this.
However.
He remembered what it was like to be in that position. Not to long ago even. And she was even more alone than he was in a way. On a world that wasn't her own, a stranger among her own kind. He imagined it was hard to ask for help from a stranger, certainly the courage required to do so was commendable.
"It would be an honor." It would be an honor to give someone the help that he'd never received.
Standing up he'd take a small moment to brush himself off before looking at her again, trying to gauge just how hard he should go against her. He didn't want to throttle her so she learned nothing, but he wanted to push her and make her work for it.
"Did you have anything specific in mind? Or no?"
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 23:23:36 GMT -6
She held her breath as she waited, the seconds seeming to stretch even more as time passed, but she kept her attention on Limax. Her fingers laced the fabric of her pants, wondering if he would say no. She could understand if he would; he probably had other things he wanted to do in the meantime. But she could hope.
"Really?" Her hope was rewarded, his acceptance causing a huge smile to brighten her face as she rocked back before rising to her feet, bouncing before she stood still again.
"Thank you!" She paused for a moment, contemplating what she wanted to learn, but nothing specific came to mind, just as before. She wasn't even sure how well she was going to do, but she knew she wanted to be better than she was. She shook her head.
"No, nothing specific."
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 23:27:36 GMT -6
Okay, not having anything specific in mind was both good and bad. It was bad that she didn't have direction at the moment, but it also meant she was open minded to whatever lessons came her way. That wasn't a bad place to start. Besides, he was confident that the more she learned the better equipped she would become to decide what lessons she needed to focus on.
"Very well, let us find a training room and go from there." He'd start leading her toward the training rooms! "I am thinking that a general spar may be a good idea to set up a baseline of where you stand. Something to allow you to see how you react, and to get an idea of how someone may attempt to strike back at you. Doing this in a controlled environment will hopefully help you avoid making costly mistakes when it isn't a friendly match."
He'd fall silent in case she had objections.
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 23:36:10 GMT -6
She nodded at his words, drinking in their wisdom. She may understand a few things, feeling the difference of their worlds as he spoke, what he focused on. She wasn't sure if what she offered was good or bad, but it was honest. Atlanti figured she could move forward from there.
She followed Limax to the training rooms, looking around as he explained his plan. The sight of them was already growing more familiar to her, and her attention returned fully to her current mentor with a nod.
"Okay." No objections here. It was like drinking in water; she knew she needed it, and it made sense. Just because she won one fight wouldn't mean much of anything in the long run. The road ahead felt like it stretched on forever and faded in a haze at the end. For a moment, Atlanti imagined she could hear what objections others might have to her doing this, but she was on her own in this world, and anything could happen.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 23:39:44 GMT -6
Once they were in the training room Limax would move to the other side and face off against her. Taking several deep breathes to prepare himself, and allow her a moment to ready herself. He was going to start slow, but he planned to speed it quickly afterwards.
"Alright, I want you to hit me with your best shot. Do your best to seriously hurt me. I am going to wait for you to make your move, and then I will begin, so make it count. And stay alert. Okay?"
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 16, 2017 23:48:25 GMT -6
Atlanti watching his movements, falling into a defensive at first until receiving the instruction to do the exact opposite. She hesitated for a moment, nodding and considering how best to go on. Her strongest attack would keep her close, so should she stretch? Rush? They seemed her best two options.
A couple of seconds passed before she moved forward a step, shifting her body so that it faced sideways. Arm stretching forward as quickly as she could force it, light blue energy began to glow along her wrist and forearm as she cried out, "Ki Surge!"
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Feb 16, 2017 23:58:49 GMT -6
As her arms stretched forward toward him, he brought his arms up in front of him to block the incoming attack. The blast enveloped him for a moment, but when the energy was clear he was still standing, smoke rising from his arms but otherwise no worse for the wear. It was at this point that he'd launch himself toward her, flying through the air as he shot his right hand outward, claws looking to stab at her shoulder!
"Now what do you do when your strongest hit doesn't stop your enemy?"
He asked as he launched his offensive. He'd refrain from comboing and making it too complex for now. But he wanted her to be aware and moving. He wanted her to think about what she can do to make the situation work for her.
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Atlanti
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Post by Atlanti on Feb 17, 2017 0:14:35 GMT -6
She responded to the action before the words, pulling back in a side step as she crossed her left arm in front her body to block the blow. What if her best wasn't able to do anything? Again, the dozens of thoughts that spiraled out.
"Wear them down?" She sounded confident. Sort of.
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