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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on May 22, 2009 23:55:26 GMT -5
Seb and his fellow blackbelt both sparred back and forth with each other, not going all out but they weren't holding back a great deal either. It was because they knew each other could stand their ground. Seb was a little faster but he had to only use the martial arts that were taught at the dojo. He couldn't use any of his special techniques.
After lessons were over, Seb rejoined Ikaru and smiled as they walked over and grabbed their things. Seb put his shoes back on before walking out the door with her.
"So what did you think of your first class?"
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Post by Ikaru on May 22, 2009 23:58:01 GMT -5
Ikaru scrunched up her nose and then grinned.
"I liked it. I wasn't sure about it at first, I'm usually passive, but... Maybe learning some defense would help after all." She smiled.
"So... is someone picking you up? I usually take the bus..." She murmured, looking for the bus.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on May 23, 2009 0:00:05 GMT -5
Seb dug in his pockets and found change.
"Guess I'll take the bus."
He smiled over at her.
"I didn't feel like walking today anyway." he paused. "Ya know most students get impatient after one or two lessons because they want to learn to fight like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Jet Li. Practicing the basics helps prepare your body to be in shape for the more advanced stuff. No matter how many times sensei repeats that there are still some who decide to quit."
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:13:45 GMT -5
Ikaru listened to him, but frowned after a moment.
"Um... who?" She questioned. She didn't know who the three men he mentioned were. She didn't follow martial arts... until recently of course. She did know that the names sounded familiar.
"Who's Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li?" She questioned more specifically.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:18:51 GMT -5
"Bruce Lee was a master martial artist and used his skills in movies. Jackie Chan and Jet Li were also martial artists that got into acting. Jackie Chan does more comedy than the other two. All three are highly skilled fighters though. Bruce Lee is my favorite. He's the father of Mixed Martial Arts. He learned a type of Kung Fu and then adapted different martial arts into his own martial art called Jeet Kune Do."
He explained to her.
"Each came from a different type of kung fu but only Bruce created his own. To this day it is still one of the most talked about martial arts in the world. I've watched his movies like a dozen times and I'm even starting to pick up how to do some of them. But like I said this is just between you and I. I don't want anyone at school to know I can do martial arts."
He smiled over at her as they walked together.
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:23:03 GMT -5
The red haired girl nodded and smiled brightly.
"Okay. That sounds really cool." She replied. "So um... do you live close to school?" She questioned.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:25:27 GMT -5
"About a mile. I told my dad I could walk it but he always likes to drive me and drop me off on the way to work. I think he's worried I might hurt someone."
He chuckled.
"Just wait til he sees me with you. He'll probably accuse me of getting a girlfriend without telling him."
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:32:49 GMT -5
Ikaru looked down blushing bright red. After the red tint went away, she looked at him and smiled. Soon the bus arrived and Ikaru hopped on, putting some money into the fare bucket. She slid into a seat near the back and closed her eyes.
Once more, she would be home alone. Her mother was usually gone until dinner already through.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:36:25 GMT -5
Seb dropped his fare into the fare bucket and sat back by Ikaru. On the way back his phone vibrated. He flipped open his phone and checked it. It was a text message from his father. He flipped the phone shut without saying anything. He sighed and smiled over at her to hopefully prevent her from worrying.
"Hey, do you think your family will mind if I come over to your place tonight?"
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:42:38 GMT -5
Ikaru looked at him in confusion.
"Um, my mom will be late getting home. She won't mind though. Uh, is anything wrong?" She questioned. "Is your dad okay?"
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:44:36 GMT -5
"He's fine. Just has to stay at the office late."
He sighed at the thought of it.
"Since he's the only one in the house who works he always takes whatever overtime they give him. On top of normal payments he has to pay for two school tuitions plus for my martial art lessons in the small dojo."
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:48:02 GMT -5
Ikaru nodded and smiled slightly. She'd never had problems with money before, her mother was always working... and always getting promotions.
"I'm sorry about that... Is there anything I can do to help?" She questioned.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:49:41 GMT -5
"Keep me company tonight. We can work on our homework together." he smiled over at her. "Regular school is just so dull compared to the martial arts school."
He sighed at the thought of it. He wished he didn't have to go to normal school and could just make his way through life with his martial arts skills.
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:52:52 GMT -5
Ikaru smiled and nodded happily.
"Do you need to grab some things from your house?" She questioned.
"I'd offer to just take you to my home, but I'm afraid you'd be stuck wearing frilly gowns as pjs." She grinned cutely.
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 22:55:15 GMT -5
"Let me text my dad first."
Seb rapidly went at the digit buttons on his cell, typing out a message explaining where he'd be overnight.
"Sounds like a good idea but how will we get to your house if we get off the bus?"
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 22:59:44 GMT -5
Ikaru smiled.
"We'll walk." She replied. "I'm quite sure I'm not that far from your house."
"I only live a small distance away from the school as well."
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 23:01:58 GMT -5
"Alright." he smiled at her. "Are you sure your mom won't mind? I mean a boy staying over your house and at such short notice? I would understand her worry."
He paused for a moment, still smiling. He reached out a hand and patted her on the head gently.
"By the way, great first day there little dragon."
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 23:08:15 GMT -5
Ikaru rocked her head from side to side as she thought to herself.
"Ah, she'll live long enough to get over it." She giggled.
"Besides, I don't mind... Its not like we're going to do anything other than homework and have dinner." She smiled. "Speaking of which, what would you like? I can make most anything."
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 23:10:46 GMT -5
"I don't want to cause you any trouble. Heated up leftovers would be fine." he smiled nervously, shaking his head to signal her not to go out of her way.
"Honestly, I am not that picky." he chuckled.
The bus stopped and he knew his house wasn't far so he stood with his things and signalled to her it was time to get off.
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 23:12:09 GMT -5
Ikaru stood quickly and walked behind him.
"Seriously," She began when they got off the bus, "I don't mind. I always cook."
"Hmmm... what kinds of food do you like?"
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 23:14:12 GMT -5
"Everything but anchovies. Oh and nothing weird like insects or dogs or cats." he chuckled. "The normal stuff."
He led her to his ranch style house. He unlocked the door with a hidden key and walked inside.
"You can follow if you like. Sorta like a mini tour of the place. The first room you're about to step in is where dad and I watch all of our martial art movies."
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 23:16:03 GMT -5
Ikaru giggled and nodded.
"Um..." She didn't know whether or not to take off her shoes, so she left them outside the door. "Wow... its very cozy in here."
She smiled at him. "What about....rice balls and soup?"
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 23:20:24 GMT -5
"Sounds great." he smiled back at her and continued walking to the left and down a hallway.
On his right he opened a door and walked in. The sound of dresser drawers being pulled open could be heard. His large room was perfectly Seb. It had a cozy bed and some japanese swords over against the far wall as well as a naginata and nunchuku. He grabbed a school uniform and some pajamas as well, not forgetting the unmentionables. After he finished grabbing the things he would need, he turned to see her in the doorway.
"Come in and look around. Just be careful with the katanas, they are kept sharpened." he warned her and welcomed her at the same time.
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Post by Ikaru on Jun 8, 2009 23:34:24 GMT -5
Ikaru walked into his room and sighed in amazement.
"Wow..." She grinned. "This is really cool...."
She smiled at him. "I like your room. Mine isn't special at all, mainly littered with random certificates and trophies I've won."
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Post by Ayce'syrr Se 'beccah on Jun 8, 2009 23:36:14 GMT -5
"Ah, trophies? Those are in the closet."
He smiled at her.
"One important thing all martial artists should have is humility. As soon as you think you're undefeatable, that's when someone comes and knocks you on your rear."
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