( When the newbies were given their introductory speech, Kate had commented to Musashi that she felt there were a surprising number of battle capable additions to Tamamo's ranks this time around.
No one, she thinks, exemplifies that more than Shou. After their first bout — she loses, grating but not unexpected — she conscripts him as yet another sparring partner, finds the time between Mizukume errands to drag him to the training grounds within the compound and practice some more.
She's getting better. Each day, she's getting better. That Tanabata wish still holds its effect, pushing her strength and stamina a bit beyond what she'd be capable of otherwise. Allows her to hit a bit harder when her punches connect, or shift out of the way a little faster than she would before.
She skips out of reach of a kick and grins, the ache of where he'd connected before lessened by a small victory. )
5/10—. See me after class.
( And, clearly, she's not feeling the strain enough to stop sassing him between breaths, returning his attempted attack with a kick aimed at his side, twin plaits swinging behind her with the movement. )
i guess i just break everyone's inboxes in with filth
No one, she thinks, exemplifies that more than Shou. After their first bout — she loses, grating but not unexpected — she conscripts him as yet another sparring partner, finds the time between Mizukume errands to drag him to the training grounds within the compound and practice some more.
She's getting better. Each day, she's getting better. That Tanabata wish still holds its effect, pushing her strength and stamina a bit beyond what she'd be capable of otherwise. Allows her to hit a bit harder when her punches connect, or shift out of the way a little faster than she would before.
She skips out of reach of a kick and grins, the ache of where he'd connected before lessened by a small victory. )
5/10—. See me after class.
( And, clearly, she's not feeling the strain enough to stop sassing him between breaths, returning his attempted attack with a kick aimed at his side, twin plaits swinging behind her with the movement. )