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[D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:17 pm
by Usagi Rei
Rei had been putting in a fair number of hours at the range, lately. But what about his other skills? A quick hand with a gun, he'd always relaxed a bit on the others. Perhaps it was time to try them

Wearing his usual clothing (after all, if there was a situation, that's what he would be wearing), he stretched, limbering up. As he did, he swept the practice hall with his gaze, surveying the available equipment. What should he be using today?

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:39 pm
by Taiguno
As the Usagi surveyed the equipment available to him, a monk in minimalist robes enters the dojo for some training of his own. He bows to Rei but does not interfere with his selections or attempt to draw his focus for now. Instead he finds a place where he can begin some warmup exercises in preparation for some unarmed kata.

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:43 pm
by Usagi Rei
Rei acknowledged the other man, returning his bow. "Good afternoon, Monk-san." He said, his tone friendly.

For his part, Rei seemed to be doing some sort of footwork exercises, moving quickly from place to place, side to side. Even as he did though, Rei would sometimes glance over at the monk, his expression curious.

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:47 pm
by Taiguno
"Good afternoon," he replies as he starts off his exercises. After finishing his first kata, he takes a moment to refocus himself.

He looks to the Usagi, "This one is Taguno, devotee of Uzuki the Immaculate. A pleasure to meet you."

After another bow, he begins doing some stretches while trying to center his focus on the exercises ahead. "Good footwork is important to controlling the flow of battle."

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:16 pm
by Usagi Rei
Rei paused a moment, between one hop and the next. "It is." Rei said, looking at the monk with a smile. "All manner of combat, as it turns out. Hare are trained to use it in combat... I met an Akodo who I expect would tell me it applies to troop movements.

And then he bowed. "Rei. Usagi Rei." He introduced himself.

He started to move again, but then paused. "Uzuki the Immaculate?"

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:44 pm
by Taiguno
"Footwork applies to every form of movement from what I've seen. It's very important to dancing I'm told," he says with a smirk, before it fades while he gives a short explanation of Uzuki.

"Uzuki-no-kami is the one of the Dark Fortunes of Wisdom, the fortune of Perfection. So, anytime we seek perfection with practice and training, it pleases her. It is not an uncommon curiosity on this planet from what I can see. Very different from Dark Forge where everyone knows her name and almost all artisans show at least some devotion to her."

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:57 pm
by Usagi Rei
Rei chuckled. "I wouldn't know. I don't dance." But so many people seemed to be suggesting it to him lately..."

For a moment, Rei's gaze on the monk grew a little sharper. But only for a moment. "I see." He said. "That makes sense. So... are you local then? Or... no. It sounds like you're not?"

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:46 pm
by Taiguno
"Nope. I grew up on Dark Forge, raised by the Brotherhood there at the temple to Uzuki-no-kami. I've been here for less than a week. What about yourself?" he responds.

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:31 am
by Usagi Rei
"Ah..." Understanding lit Rei's eyes. "I see. Myself, I've been here a bit more than two years, now."

He began to exercise again, the quick hopping footwork. "What do you think of it so far?" He managed to gasp out.

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:46 am
by Taiguno
"It's definitely different from what I am used to. A lot more fun stuff to do around here. And the people are much more varied and interesting."

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:08 pm
by Usagi Rei
"What sort of activities do you enjoy, Monk-san?" Rei paused his exercises, his expression curious. What did monks do, anyway? What could they do? Especially here, on World of Dreams?

Re: [D4LA] Keeping Sharp (OPEN)

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:15 am
by Taiguno
"Personally, I love watching live performances when I can. Most of the time for me, that means street performances, but they're great a lot of the time. And you? What do you enjoy?"