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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 11:39:49 GMT -4
Ryo took at deep breath as he scanned the area around him. This place would do.
He had been wanting to find someplace far more clean and open then his little apartment for practice. There wasn't nearly enough room amongst the clutter for him to be practicing, so he decided to come here instead. The space here was perfect for practicing Taijutsu, which he was absolutely loved. Sure, there other subjects that probably required more of his focus and attention, but this was the one he enjoyed the most.
Closing his eyes, he mentally centered himself and began moving in the forms and patterns Oki had been showing him, oblivious to the world around him.
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 11:42:43 GMT -4
"Square your hips," Suoh said from the grass. He was sprawled on his back, his hands tucked up behind his head. "Your strength comes from your stance, and if your hips aren't squared you're wasting time."
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 11:46:00 GMT -4
Ryo jumped, spinning around to find the source of the voice. "You!" He practically squeaked, resisting the urge to run up and try punching the man. Gulping back the urge, he realized that the man's advice was sound and attempted to correct his hips. He huffed a bit. "I'm not wasting time."
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 11:48:42 GMT -4
"Not now," Suoh said, acknowledging the correction Ryo made to his stance. "But you'd have been no good in a fight the way you were. Now you're almost worth worrying about."
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 12:19:53 GMT -4
Ryo scowled a touch before breaking into an grin. "Heh heh~ Give me a little while longer and -then- you can worry about me!" He smirked, thought of hitting suoh dancing in his head.
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 12:24:42 GMT -4
Suoh chuckled. The kid had spunk, he had to give him that. "You keep telling yourself that, midget. And when the day comes that you think you can take me, I'll still be dancing three steps ahead of you. But it's good to have a dream."
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 12:29:35 GMT -4
"No way!" He grinned and looked smug. "Even Oki said I'd be able to hit you~" He practically preened as he continued practicing.
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 12:32:28 GMT -4
Suoh sat up, lazily resting his arms on his knees. "That's her job, kid, she's a teacher. She has to 'motivate and empower' you while giving you the basics. I doubt shecould hit me if I didn't want her to. You really think you can take me?"
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 12:34:24 GMT -4
Ryo didn't stop moving but affected a glare for Suoh. "Not yet, but I will some day~"
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 12:39:29 GMT -4
Suoh smirked and turned his head, swinging a piece of hair from his eyes. "Show me what you've got, kid."
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 12:43:30 GMT -4
"Sure!" Ryo brightened and bounced forward excitedly. He kept his eyes locked on Suoh, ready to show him how much he'd improved since the last time he tried to hit the blonde.
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 12:47:36 GMT -4
Suoh pushed himself up to his feet and assumed a half hearted stance. "Come on, then."
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 12:53:01 GMT -4
Ryo didn't stop grinning, but his posture became much more serious as Suoh faced him. The body postures Oki was teaching him were starting to come naturally and his stance was already worlds better than that first punch he through at Suoh.
He moved lightly and quickly on his feet, testing out Suoh's movement and defences.
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Post by Suoh on Oct 8, 2009 13:29:24 GMT -4
Suoh's movements seemed lazy; he didn't move any faster or farther than he needed to, but he was keeping a close eye on Ryo. The kid was learning, and learning fast from the look of things. He was impressed, but he gave no outward sign of this. Instead, he looked bored.
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Post by Ryo on Oct 8, 2009 13:37:59 GMT -4
The bored look on Suoh face was starting to piss Ryo off. Was he really still doing that badly?
He grit his teeth, kept breathing and didn't let his feelings of frustration influence his movements. However, like his first fight with Oki where he had started off moving rather slowly, his movements against Suoh were starting to pick up speed as well, not sacrificing any of Ryo's accuracy or strength.
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