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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 17, 2016 12:03:14 GMT -5
(Hmm~, sure!) Smoker was moving towards the training room he had assigned Happy to, glancing at the clocks that lined the halls easily. He was rather late, by ten minutes only, but still. He knew a couple other high ranked gems were going to be training, and he could only hope his newest recruit wasn't going to get scared off.
Law stopped when Ivory landed his hand on his shoulder, pausing a little before nodding softly. "Yeah, I'm alright. Just thinking," he said, trying to assure him as he let out a few breaths. That was never really a good thing for him, since it usually involves him locking himself up in his study for hours or days.
Zoro raised an eyebrow slowly as he tilted his head to the side. "Hmmm, that could be interesting," he said before grinning slowly. "Only if you think you're up for it."
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 17, 2016 12:14:01 GMT -5
(Hmm~, sure!) Smoker was moving towards the training room he had assigned Happy to, glancing at the clocks that lined the halls easily. He was rather late, by ten minutes only, but still. He knew a couple other high ranked gems were going to be training, and he could only hope his newest recruit wasn't going to get scared off. Law stopped when Ivory landed his hand on his shoulder, pausing a little before nodding softly. "Yeah, I'm alright. Just thinking," he said, trying to assure him as he let out a few breaths. That was never really a good thing for him, since it usually involves him locking himself up in his study for hours or days. Zoro raised an eyebrow slowly as he tilted his head to the side. "Hmmm, that could be interesting," he said before grinning slowly. "Only if you think you're up for it." Alright lol)) Happy was waiting in the training room patiently, watching the other gems train in silence. Ivory frowned at that, but eventually sighed. "If you're sure you're okay, then I won't press. Talk to me if you need to, alright?" Val grinned back, downing the rest of his drink. "Do you think you're up for it?" He responded.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 17, 2016 17:44:29 GMT -5
(Bleeggghhh, this motel is a ******* dump!)
Smoker opened the door to the training room and stepped in a few seconds later, shifting softly as he glanced around. He spotted the two gems sparring off to the side and tilted his head before looking over at Happy, nodding softly in satisfaction. "Good to see you found your way, Happy."
Law looked up at Ivory before smiling lightly and nodding. "I know. I will when I'm ready to," he said with soft hum, reaching up and giving his hand a soft squeeze. "I promise. Now, can we go home?"
Zoro chuckled deeply, the challenge making him smirk slowly. "Oh, I'm always up for a good fight," he said before he shifted and stood up, offering his hand to Val. Apparently he was playing the gentleman before the fight thing, even though he did it without thinking.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 17, 2016 19:14:21 GMT -5
"Believe me, you certainly are," Smoker said with a soft nod, stepping farther in and startling the other two gems that were practicing by the far wall. They ducked away, going into a far room and leaving Happy alone with the older warrior.
Law followed after him silently, keeping close to him as he took a few quick breaths. He was still trying to calm his nerves, but he felt no need to speak. He was comfortable just walking a little bit behind him. Just off to his side, tucking both hands into his sweatshirt pocket as he thought.
Zoro chuckled softly and nodded in agreement as he took his hand back and turned to walk towards the bar entrance. "Thats beyond true," he agreed with a nod. "It'll be good to spend some time, too."
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 17, 2016 19:52:25 GMT -5
Smoker hummed gently at that and tilted his head to the side as he stepped up to Happy, standing higher than the other gem. "You're here because of my orders. And I don't give two ***** as to whether or not you believe yourself to be a defect. I don't think so. So I'm going to teach you how to fight well enough to go toe to toe with my own officers."
Law didn't seem to notice Ivory's sigh, unaware that the man was keeping close to him as much as he was to him. He was too deeply in thought as he pursed his lips slowly. "Do you think I'm weak?" He asked out of the blue, looking down at the ground.
Zoro chuckled softly before nodding in agreement, opening the front door and stepping out before holding it open for Val to go through. "Thats true too. It'll be good to study, I suppose. Maybe you'll have a better chance at teaching me, then," he chuckled, shaking his head. He had a feeling that no matter how hard Val tried, he was still going to be a horrible dancer.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 17, 2016 21:35:05 GMT -5
Smoker just nodded softly as he shifted and took a step back, apparently satisfied with the fact that Happy had agreed at last. "You be sure to do that if that ever does happen," he said, chuckling softly before turning and facing him. He was dressed in a loose T-shirt and shorts, with a pair of earth tennis shoes. "How much do you know about fighting?"
Law looked up at him quickly at that before swallowing and nodding slowly. "Thanks..." he breathed, going back to his thinking. He wasn't sure what to think, really. He felt like he was weak, but Ivory said he wasn't...
"Lead the way, then," Zoro said with a soft shrug. "I'll never be able to find anything suitable," he shook his head softly as he spoke, waiting for Val to take the lead patiently.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 9:02:51 GMT -5
Smoker nodded softly at that before motioning for him to demonstrate. "Summon your weapon, then," he said, planning on studying how he does it.
Law but down on his lower lip before letting out a few short breaths. He only glanced up at the ship when they reached it, and by the time the door swished open and was high enough for them to walk through, he darted in and went towards his study at a fast pace.
Zoro followed after him like a very large, muscled, kind of scary looking puppy. He didn't make a comment and looked around as he stayed close to him, but then he got distracted. By what, he wouldn't remember, but he started to stray from Val.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 11:33:44 GMT -5
Smoker watched him closely, scratching at his chin before nodding softly. "Alright, take your stance you use when you do have to fight."
Law paused midstep when he heard Ivory speak before shaking his head softly and turning to look at him. "No, I'll be alright," he said, giving him a light smile in an attempt to assure him. "I'll be out in a few hours, I promise."
Zoro blinked and turned his head to look over at Val, a confused expression painting his face. "Huh? I'm following you," he said matter of factly, even though he was facing in the entirely wrong direction.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 12:36:57 GMT -5
Smoker tilted his head to the side before nodding softly. "Good," he said, using the word of praise easily even though it wasn't good at all. "Now we have a place to start. Spread your legs out wider, bend your knees, and hold your sword across your midriff. Keep your other arm back and away from your front," he instructed.
"Alright," Law agreed with a soft nod. "I'd like to be able to leave before dark, but if we can leave by dawn tomorrow, that'd be good. We just need to make sure everyone's back on the ship this time." Last time they had departed, they had left Shachi and the poor man had to wait for them to go through the docking process a second time. Law had given him hell for that, but bought him a drink later on.
Zoro scoffed loudly at that before shaking his head. "No way! I can keep up just find without you holding my hand!" He chuckled a little bit before turning and stepping up beside him again.
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 18, 2016 12:48:35 GMT -5
Smoker tilted his head to the side before nodding softly. "Good," he said, using the word of praise easily even though it wasn't good at all. "Now we have a place to start. Spread your legs out wider, bend your knees, and hold your sword across your midriff. Keep your other arm back and away from your front," he instructed. "Alright," Law agreed with a soft nod. "I'd like to be able to leave before dark, but if we can leave by dawn tomorrow, that'd be good. We just need to make sure everyone's back on the ship this time." Last time they had departed, they had left Shachi and the poor man had to wait for them to go through the docking process a second time. Law had given him hell for that, but bought him a drink later on. Zoro scoffed loudly at that before shaking his head. "No way! I can keep up just find without you holding my hand!" He chuckled a little bit before turning and stepping up beside him again. Happy nodded and did as he was told, shifting his stance so that he was standing the way Smoker had told him to. Ivory nodded at that, grimacing at the memory. "Aye, captain. I'll do role call this time," he promised.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 13:41:05 GMT -5
Smoker nodded in content before pulling his own jitte out of his gem, gripping the handle quickly before flicking it off to the side. "Alright. This is called a "Do or Die" lesson, which means that if you don't do exactly what I say, you'll get hurt. You're learning the hard way," he said, holding his jitte out towards him.
"Good," Law said before grinning lightly and turning to walk to his study again. "I'll peak in on you after a few hours," he hummed, turning and moving to cross the hallway and go to his study.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 14:07:47 GMT -5
"Good," Smoker said with a nod. But he'd never let the hits land on him if he did happen to fail when it came to his instructions. This was just to get him to take it seriously. "Now, attack me."
Law hummed gently at that before nodding and stepping into his study, closing and locking the door so that only Ivory could unlock it.
Zoro scoffed softly at that and shook his head, rolling his eyes. "I don't think I'll get turned around," he said with a huff, following after him well again.
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 18, 2016 14:13:26 GMT -5
"Good," Smoker said with a nod. But he'd never let the hits land on him if he did happen to fail when it came to his instructions. This was just to get him to take it seriously. "Now, attack me." Law hummed gently at that before nodding and stepping into his study, closing and locking the door so that only Ivory could unlock it. Zoro scoffed softly at that and shook his head, rolling his eyes. "I don't think I'll get turned around," he said with a huff, following after him well again. Happy nodded and, not knowing Smoker's plan to not actually hit him, actually do do a full blown attack, his sword shimmering like the inside of his geode as he swung it for Smoker. And so Ivory went to his quarters to make sure that he had the fastest route possible - this was a race, after all - they needed to get moving if they wanted a chance. "Let's hope so," Val said with a chuckle and a grin. "We shouldn't be too far now."
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 15:10:02 GMT -5
Smoker tilted his jitte and took it easily, catching the attack on the edge as his own weapon stayed a steady color. "Good," he said, nodding softly before pushing his sword back to him. "Bend your elbows some more and try again!"
After a few hours, Law eventually emerged from his study, much to Shachi's surprise. The red head had found him first, but was a little unsettled by the pale appearance the Sulfur gem was sporting. That didn't set well with him, so he ran off to find Ivory as his Captain went into the kitchen and got himself a cup of coffee.
Zoro hummed softly at that, nodding gently before shifting and starting to stray once more. He had done well at first, easily following Val, but that was before he had spotted a rather large fountain.
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 18, 2016 15:17:04 GMT -5
Smoker tilted his jitte and took it easily, catching the attack on the edge as his own weapon stayed a steady color. "Good," he said, nodding softly before pushing his sword back to him. "Bend your elbows some more and try again!" After a few hours, Law eventually emerged from his study, much to Shachi's surprise. The red head had found him first, but was a little unsettled by the pale appearance the Sulfur gem was sporting. That didn't set well with him, so he ran off to find Ivory as his Captain went into the kitchen and got himself a cup of coffee. Zoro hummed softly at that, nodding gently before shifting and starting to stray once more. He had done well at first, easily following Val, but that was before he had spotted a rather large fountain. Happy nodded and moved back so he had room before swinging again, adjusting his stance as Smoker had told him. Ivory was working tirelessly as he ever did, sitting at his desk as he flipped through a few of their old logs as he waited for something from Law or another crew member. Val glanced over at the fountain as well and paused. "How about we meet here tomorrow? The people could probably point you in the right direction."
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 15:24:39 GMT -5
Smoker caught it easily again before nodding a stepping back. "Good, good. Now, I'm going to attack you. You need to deflect every attack," he grunted, gripping his jitte and giving it a few seconds before swinging forward, attacking him.
Shachi knocked on the door softly before unlocking it and stepping inside, spotting Ivory immediately. "Uh, Ivory? I think you should go talk to Law... He's in the kitchen, and he doesn't look very good."
Zoro looked over at him before blinking in mild confusion, having not realized he'd strayed. "Yeah, that sounds good to me," he agreed, turning and walk back to him quickly.
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 18, 2016 15:32:18 GMT -5
Smoker caught it easily again before nodding a stepping back. "Good, good. Now, I'm going to attack you. You need to deflect every attack," he grunted, gripping his jitte and giving it a few seconds before swinging forward, attacking him. Shachi knocked on the door softly before unlocking it and stepping inside, spotting Ivory immediately. "Uh, Ivory? I think you should go talk to Law... He's in the kitchen, and he doesn't look very good." Zoro looked over at him before blinking in mild confusion, having not realized he'd strayed. "Yeah, that sounds good to me," he agreed, turning and walk back to him quickly. Happy nodded and raised his sword to block Smoker's attack, grunting as the hits landed on his sword. Ivory looked up at Sachin and frowned with a small nod. "Alright, I'll go talk to him," he said, standing up and moving to go to the kitchen. Val chuckled a little, finally taking Zoro's hand. "I don't want to get separated!" He teased with a laugh.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 15:43:05 GMT -5
Smoker stepped back, nodding in satisfaction. "Now, you have to fight me as I retaliate," he said, spinning the jitte in his hand once. "On three. One... Two... Three!"
Shachi stepped aside and let Ivory pass, pursing his lips gently. Law was still sitting in the kitchen, nursing a cup of coffee as his pale form almost seemed to shiver. His usually soft yellow skin was now white, and his eyes were dull.
Zoro's face went from normal to red in the matter of a second, and he spluttered softly before scoffing. "You don't need to hold my hand!" He insisted.
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Post by Dragons Vein on Sept 18, 2016 17:55:27 GMT -5
Smoker stepped back, nodding in satisfaction. "Now, you have to fight me as I retaliate," he said, spinning the jitte in his hand once. "On three. One... Two... Three!" Shachi stepped aside and let Ivory pass, pursing his lips gently. Law was still sitting in the kitchen, nursing a cup of coffee as his pale form almost seemed to shiver. His usually soft yellow skin was now white, and his eyes were dull. Zoro's face went from normal to red in the matter of a second, and he spluttered softly before scoffing. "You don't need to hold my hand!" He insisted. Happy went to do as Smoker told him to, but he had miscalculated since he'd never been in a fight before an managed to get hi.self smacked pretty hard and loud in the jaw, making him grimace and stumble back, though he kept a strong grip on his sword. Ivory frowned at the sight and sat across from Law, his hands folded in front of him. "Law? Are you okay?" He asked after a moment, not looking away from him. "You were about to wander off again! I'm not letting go!" Val answered with a huff.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 18:22:34 GMT -5
Smoker nodded to himself, steadying his jitte as he stepped back a little, changing his own stance. "Watch how I move and predict, Happy. The more you can see, the more you can prevent."
Law didn't look up right away, but after a few moments he lifted his head and looked at him. "Yeah, I'm okay," he lied, knowing that there was another member of the crew nearby, within earshot. His eyes were sunken in and his lips were drawn into a thin line, he overall looked awful.
Zoro huffed at that, face still red as he frowned. "I wasn't about to wander away!" He said with a soft scoff, shaking his head but following him either way, fingers curling around his hand reflexively.
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Post by Mugiwara Kōkogaku on Sept 18, 2016 20:42:22 GMT -5
"Good," Smoker said before tossing his jitte into his other hand and swung it again, aiming for his legs this time.
"Of course..." Law mumbled softly before nodding gently and picking up his cup and standing, shifting before motioning to Ivory for him to lead the way. He knew the man wasn't going to let his state go.
"I was taking a shortcut," Zoro replied with a sharp snort, rolling his eyes which didn't make any sense at all, since he had no idea where they were going.
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