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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 19:28:52 GMT -4
Yuki's jaw dropped for a second, and he bumped hips with Oki playfully "look, I'm tired enough now... you could beat me far and square, no need for the low shots," he said with a laugh, holding the door open to the academy for her...
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 19:32:54 GMT -4
"Hey, you walked right into that one so don't even try to blame me! I can't help it if the situation just happened to present itself so perfectly..."
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 19:35:47 GMT -4
Yuki shook his head and followed into the building after her, and into one of the class rooms where there was an open note book on a lecturn. He walked over and began to write. It was his training journal and he had to record everything he did for Ebisu to oversee when he returned from missions, and so he could reflect and see his downsides and acomplishments... He flipped a few pages. "Three more daggars over last week... And twenty seconds more of a jog..." he said as if this was common practice how ragged he was working himself...
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 19:42:09 GMT -4
"Is it really worth it, Yuki? Pushing yourself like this? Maybe you should wait a little longer to take the exam, work on training at a more human pace until you're ready?"
Oki lowered herself down into a desk in the first row, almost surprised by how small it seemed now.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 19:45:29 GMT -4
Yuki lowered his head and smiled. "I missed the entrance to the ANBU because I couldn't do the most simply jutsu this village teaches... Do you have any idea how embarasing that was?" He seemed good natured about it now though... "Ebisu-sensai took me in with a promise that if I listened to his instructions - I would become a first rate ninja. At first it was all about becoming an ANBU because I thought that's what I had to do in order to avenge my family and then... I guess it became addicting.. To always push the limits... To always try harder... I think you know that somehow though..."
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 19:54:39 GMT -4
Oki sat quietly for a moment, staring thoughtfully at her desk.
"You're right, I do Yuki. But I also know there's nothing to gain in rushing things or pushing myself too far too fast. If this is what Ebisu thinks is best for him, and you agree, then I won't argue with you. But that's not going to stop me from worrying about you, either. Just be aware of what it is you're trying to prove and to whom you're trying to prove it, okay? Know when enough is enough."
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 20:04:32 GMT -4
Yuki smiled. "I'm not doing it to prove anything anymore... I've learned that I don't have to... And it's only for me now. I like it... I really do... It's... A challenge," he said with no other way to discribe it. "Besides... I've been waiting a long time for this... I think I might actually be ready now..."
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 20:05:39 GMT -4
Oki smiled softly. "If you're not, I don't know who would be, Yuki. I can't see anyone working this hard for it and not being ready."
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 20:10:37 GMT -4
"Someone smarter," he said, realizing he had a good number of short comings in that department. He was a show off - he took unnesecary chances - and his temper could get the better of him, as could his emotions under the right circumstances... "The test is of reaction to situation as much as it is completing the tasks... It's not about what you do, but how you do it. Training doesn't always mean you're ready. But I think knowing that - and making a conscious effort... Well... If I don't get it, it's not the last test that will be offered..." he smiled and closed his book, placing it back in a drawer.
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 20:15:59 GMT -4
"Remember that, okay? There are some things you can't prepare yourself for, and you have to be willing to accept that. You alsp have to acknowledge that some things are more important than others and be ready to make sacrifices, no matter what they might be. Are you ready to do that?"
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 20:19:01 GMT -4
Inwardly, Oki's words cut Yuki deeply. In his mind, there was no more sacrifice he could make than those he already had. His family was slaughtered, he was banished from his home, his sensai disowned him, and his childhood friends had been killed to save him... Somehow though, Yuki realized that he would have given himself for any of the above, and maybe, those weren't sacrifices as much as they were just plain losses - but he couldn't completely see it that way.
"If it comes to a test, or a date - I'm sorry Oki... You'll have to wait for the next weekend," he said, trying to lighten at least his own mood....
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 20:21:17 GMT -4
Oki grinned. "That's what I wanted to hear! I guess I'll just have to stay home and wash my hair that weekend or something."
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 20:23:18 GMT -4
"However... There's no test today... Hungry?" he asked, walking over and reaching for her hand assuming a yes even while he was asking. "Lunch, and then I have to do some swim training... No ice over the pool this time -" he joked as if it was an invite as well...
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Post by Oki on Aug 24, 2009 20:29:32 GMT -4
Oki stood and took Yuki's hand. "Well, someone needs to make sure you don't drown right?"
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Post by Yuki on Aug 24, 2009 20:31:26 GMT -4
"And you do have experiance in the area..." he said helping her up. He was already feeling a little better since he'd had a bit of a breather but some fuel in the tank would do him a world of good.
He lead Oki towards the academy cafeteria. "Sorry... I'm no Mrs. Harmony... But I think I can whip up something edible at least..."
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