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originally posted in:The New Dojo
11/9/2017 3:24:11 AM
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"Practice definitely helps with these things. Only way to get better is though repetition. Just keep trying it, and you'll eventually get it."
[b][i]She said smiling for a moment a she looked at Niki. Again, she had wanted to say something, a compliment, anything. She simply stayed there, as if she had zoned out, trying to figure out what to say and build the courage to say it.[/i][/b]
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"Yeah, um.. yeah." [i]Niki would descend into a soft silence, while she had taken to simply looking up at Eris. The position was certainly different. She couldn't disagree with the sitting position, those lime green eyes staring up softly.[/i]
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[b][i]It took Eris a few moments, but eventually she managed to say something she wanted to. She still seemed almost a little embarrassed to say it, as she blushed a bit when she spoke. [/i][/b] "Hey,I-I just wanted to let you know, I...I think you're quite attractive." [b][i]She said, almost as if she had forgotten that she was still sitting over top of her sparring partner [/i][/b]
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"...Oh.. that's, erm.. sweet of you. Truly, thank you.." [i]Niki's face would begin to flush with a light pink color, as it slowly descended into a deep red. She kept her gaze up though, looking right up at Eris in her seemingly suggestive position. Finally, she would speak up as well.[/i] "I think that you're.. quite beautiful, as well. And intelligent, and kind, and caring, and.. [i]Niki descended into silence, still looking up at Eris. She blushed a little more, as a soft sigh would leave her lips.[/i]
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"Honestly, I'd say the same things about you. Your one of the few people i really know who cared about my past. Then again, I haven't gotten to meet too many other people, but still." [b][i]She said smiling a bit, before remembering the position the two were still in. She stood up hastily, offering a hand down to Niki to help her back up as she seemed still a bit embarrassed from not realizing it[/i][/b]
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"Hey, it's.. alright," [i]Niki would say as she was still against the flooring, though she would still take Eris' hand and bring herself to her feet. In truth, she steadily grew more comfortable over time.[/i] "Would you be interested in.. getting something to eat, afterwards? Y'know, with me? It doesn't have to be a date or anything if you don't want that, but still.."
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"I'd love to." [b][i]She said smiling a bit, her arms clasped behind her. She smiled a bit, head cocked to the sight ever so slightly as she did.[/i][/b] "a-and I mean, if you want it to be..." [b][i]She said referring to the last part of the statement[/i][/b]
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"Of course. Maybe it'll be.. fun. This is my first chance at an actual relationship, and you are really sweet, so.." [i]If Niki was more comfortable, she would say a little bit more about her feelings, though she would simply stop for the time.[/i] "...We should finish training, though. If you want."
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"We can go for as long as you'd like to. I could show you some grapples or other things if you want." [b][i]She said smiling a bit, waiting for Niki's own response. She enjoyed the other woman's company.[/i][/b]
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"Yeah, sure. I do need to work on melee a lot more, so.. we can keep going." [i]Niki smiled at the thought, as she assumed the combative position once more.[/i]
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"Alright, let's practice blocks. Unlike in movies, blocking something doesn't have to be a huge exaggerated motion. It's simply moving something out of the way. Think of it like a clock." [b][i]She says, as she assumed a combat stance. She brought her arm from 12 to 3[/i][/b] "This would be blocking a punch. Simply push it out of the way." [b][i]The she moved from 3 to 6.[/i][/b] "This would be sweeping someone's leg out of the way. Same ideas as a punch." [b][i]This then went from 6 to 9.[/i][/b] "This would be catching someone's leg. From there you can grab the leg and pull or push them around. Good for getting them on the ground and taking away défenses."
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[i]Niki would nod, at the actions that Eris would show her. Soon, she would begin to practice the select counters and such - starting off with the blocking, the sweeps, and the leg grabs.[/i] "So, how would I be able to counter someone with.. let's say, a melee weapon? As in, if someone swung a sword.. what would be the best way of disarming them with just my fists? Targeting their hands? Stunning?"
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"Well, first step is get out of the way. Uh..." [b][i]She said, looking around for something to use as a mock sword. She eventually found a broom, twisting the head off as to use the handle for a demo. She handed it to Niki.[/i][/b] "First, get out of the path. You aren't going to stop it without getting hurt. I'd try to push the flat of the blade out of the way if it's coming down." [b][i]She said, moving to the side and mocking to push nothing out of the way.[/i][/b] "From there, could grab the arm and break the elbow, or nail them in the neck to make them loosen their grip and drop the sword, allowing you to take it."
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"Hmm.. sounds effective, I guess. I've.. never engaged in sword combat. Always stuck to magic and such, for as long as I've lived." [i]Niki would nod, as she participated in the training. She would mock swinging at Eris so that she would dodge, obviously stopping the "blade", or rather stick, on her own.[/i]
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"It's all about not getting hit. You'll see stuff in movies or read in books people doing stuff like catching swords or things. Don't try to do that, it's a good way to lose something. Saw it happen to a friend once, not a pleasant sight. Best thing to do is get out of the way, then deal with the arms." [b][i]She said, matter of factly. She knew this all from experience, like she said. She had seen people try to look cool in fights. Where she came from, it only ended up with you looking pretty dead[/i][/b]
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"I figured that catching a sword was an awful idea.. though Isabella does it in training all the time, just so she could punch in Arthur or Freya's jaw really quickly.. Y'know, you two might be able to relate. But Isabella's.. cruel, to people that she doesn't like." [i]Niki would explain, while she did listen to Eris still. She kept up her charming demeanor, smiling a bit as well.[/i] "So, uh.. anything else? I'd love to keep training, but.. I'd also love our, uh.. date thing."
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"I'm happy to teach you anything else you'd like to know. I've gone up against a good deal of different things, so I've learned what to do against them." [b][i]She said, she smiled a bit as well. For someone who looked like Eris, her shorter hair and muscular structure, she was very kind[/i][/b] "Or if you want to get food, we could do that too."
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"...We can go ahead and get food. Is there anything.. unique, here? Oh, there's salad bowls, I hope?" [i]Judging by her interest in salad, Niki may have been a vegan to some capacity. Not a fully fledged one, but she did like something natural.[/i]
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"I'm sure we could find something. Salads do sound pretty good. I'll warn you though, I do eat quite a deal." [b][i]She said giggling a bit as she spoke. I was true, due to her races abilities they needed to eat quite a bit.[/i][/b]
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"Haha. Yeah.. I'm small, but I tend to as well. Lead the way, if you want to." [spoiler]Shit reply, got too many chains lol.[/spoiler]
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[b][i]Eris waved for her to follow, as she began heading to the door. She had forgotten that she still had her training gear on though.[/i][/b]
