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Post by Kakita Isao on Jan 9, 2018 11:01:26 GMT -5
"Damn."
He cleared his throat, suddenly flush.
"I mean, wow! You both are really good!"
Nice save there. Pull your jaw off the ground, will you? Gawking is awkward.
Isao offered a grin and looked between the two. "Are you two injured? That was pretty... Intense."
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Jan 9, 2018 11:02:38 GMT -5
As soon as the tap comes, Tetsuko drops to her bum herself, breathing hard.
"I tell you what... you gave me more a run for my money than half the boys out on the Wall this passed summer. I think you just might be on to something there!" She grins, bowing from her seated position to the sensei and spectators as well.
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Post by Ichiro Priya on Jan 9, 2018 11:05:49 GMT -5
That makes Priya do a little jump, her on breaking for a moment before she goes back to her usual nonchalance. "Thanks. I can't see a world where you ain't captain of the wrestling team, but I will follow you."
She gives a wave to Isao "I am okay! Give me a minute before we start our spar though"
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Post by Kakita Isao on Jan 9, 2018 11:26:03 GMT -5
"Take your time," Isao assured Priya. "I'm happy to wait as long as you need."
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Post by Suzume Suzaku on Jan 9, 2018 13:05:31 GMT -5
After a while, Suzaku entered, wearing a plain brown kimono and brown hakama, nodding with a smile to his roommate Kakita Isao before removing an iaito and adding it to his obi before walking into the corner. Oddly, he wore it on his right side, a reflection of his left-handedness, and settled into a neutral stance, smiling brightly at the Badger glad to not be the only Minor Clan member in the room. Brushing his hair out of his eyes with calloused hands, he proceeded to tie the sleeves of his burlap kimono back before settling into an absolute stillness and meditative calm. He remained perfectly still, hand ready to draw, and when he caught himself even slightly flinching or twitching or even breathing too much, returned to the neutral position before settling back in to patiently hold his position again. He was truly engaged in patient, standing meditation.
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Post by Kakita Isao on Jan 9, 2018 13:12:57 GMT -5
"Suzume-san!"
Isao waved as he noted his room mate enter the dojo. He knew that Suzaku had planned to go to the dojo, he just wasn't sure they were going at the same time. With a smile he nodded and looked back to Priya, Tetsuko, and Otomo-sensei. He was still waiting on Priya to recover (it certainly looked like she had exhausted herself fighting against the Doji) but he tempered his patience. He was eager to spar and looked forward to testing himself against the students at Rokugan High School. How else was he going to be the very best, the best there ever was?
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Post by Ichiro Priya on Jan 9, 2018 13:19:24 GMT -5
Priya catches her breath and stands, bowing to the others and recovering her bokken. It looks at though it might serve for heavy weapons practice in someone elses hands, but she holds it in a traditional kenjutsu stance. She goes through a few kata, seemingly without hurting herself and turns to face the aspiring sword master.
"Well then... First to five? to three?"
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Post by Kakita Isao on Jan 9, 2018 13:26:39 GMT -5
"First to five sounds fun," Isao chirped, smiling as he bowed his head. "Bokken, huh? Hold on..."
Isao knelt down, unzipped his duffle bag with all of his gear, and pulled out a white oak bokken. The slender sword matched the white copse of hair atop of his head and seemed familiar in his hands. He carried it in one hand and carried his bag in the other, dropping it off on the side of the dojo before he returned to Priya. He slipped the wooden sword into his obi and smiled, offering his opponent a courteous bow. "This is a great honor. Thank you for the opportunity, Ichiro-san!" He nodded then slowly drew the wooden sword from where it was tucked through his hakama and held it before him, the tip leveled towards Priya's head.
OOC: Attack Stance
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Post by Ichiro Priya on Jan 9, 2018 13:35:31 GMT -5
"Hey, thank you" she grins "I obviously haven't had enough of Crane kicking my ass today" She readies her own blade, looking on at her opponent with a nod, adopting her own stance. ((Initiative 15 Attack stance))
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Post by Kakita Isao on Jan 9, 2018 13:53:52 GMT -5
Isao settled into his stance, full of spunk and vinegar. He focused his eyes on the Badger, clearly in his element. Once they squared off and were prepared to spar, he took the initiative. Isao let out a fierce kiah shout, the bokken swiftly raised up to deliver a straight forward downward strike as his bare feet carried him forward with the blow. OOC: Initiative 30. Attack 20. Damage 11.
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