Understood. Alright then, we’ll play it by ear. Or at least by how sore you are after the first day. If you end up pushing yourself to the limit, even I won’t be able to save you from Sigewinne’s milkshakes and ‘nutritious’ meals. But do be careful not to let her hear you quote that old adage. She has her own version, something like: ‘sweat now, shine later!’
That aside, I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ve got for me. And those gloves—are they meant to keep things proper, or are you just building suspense?
"Sweat now, shine later"? ... Oh. I think I'd like to be spared from all the sweating and shining, at least what she constitutes as such. Or those milkshakes. Even my yoga teacher is more merciful than that!
Would you like to see them now? Or would you rather wait until we meet face to face?
We’ll have to see what you’re made of, Miss Vega. Rest assured, I’ll make sure to cut any sparring or training short before you end up on the Head Nurse’s observation list. That should keep her meals away from you. But as for the milkshakes... well, you might be on your own.
Nevertheless, you know I’m a sucker for surprises. So I’ll exercise great restraint and wait with bated breath to see what you’ve got up your sleeve. So don’t disappoint me—on any front for that matter. Hah.
My only suggestion is to grin and bear it, Miss Vega. The sooner you finish the drink, the sooner you can put the harrowing experience behind you. Just think of it as part of your training—mind over matter. Before long, you’ll be able to stir up that burst of adrenaline for when you need it.
[ Absolute Gym Bro Science Copium ]
You might not be getting the most formal training from me, but with that kind of mindset, you’ll be able to push through whatever’s in your way.
We haven't even officially started our joint training yet, and you're already torturing me... but I've dealt with worse. Maybe if you join me, this wouldn't be so bad.
[If she has to suffer, so does him!]
What kind of training do you usually offer? Aside from boxing.
Now, what sort of mentor would I be if I weren’t in the ring with you?
[ a perfect excuse to goof off and get some exercise under the guise of helping a good friend with self-defense—rather than his usual accounting. honestly, a productive way to spend a few days, if you ask him. ]
But to offer personally? Suffice it to say, I’ve never exactly taken on a sparring partner. I just need to teach you how to /better/ look after yourself, no? Anything beyond that, and you might blanch at the idea of what my idea of training really looks like.
[ he'd never put ambrosia through his close to twenty year old prison workout regimen. ]
[Sparring with Wriothesley >>>> sitting in front of the computer organizing archives of dead/missing people any time of the day.]
In other words, you'd be able to figure out if I'm at least a few degrees off during an uppercut, or if my feet aren't in the right position. Is this right? Anything you can teach me will be very helpful to me, I'm sure.
But still, your idea of training can't be *that* bad. Is it anything like CrossFit or doing the Tittibhasana pose?
Hah, truly! But I won’t over-correct you in pursuit of picture-perfect form. Where’s the fun in that? Aside from a rightfully concerned Head Nurse, you’ll be in good hands.
With all that in mind, Miss Sigewinne has already barred me from teaching you anything beyond what you need to improve. And I’m certainly not about to subject you to five sets of handstand push-ups or laundry bags full of heavy books as makeshift weights. You're a guest, not an inmate.
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[Also unclear if she's just messing with him, but she's having fun texting him thus far.]
Good question. I want to say at least a few days... two or three, maybe? But as the saying goes for any kind of exercise, "no pain, no gain".
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That aside, I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ve got for me. And those gloves—are they meant to keep things proper, or are you just building suspense?
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Would you like to see them now? Or would you rather wait until we meet face to face?
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Nevertheless, you know I’m a sucker for surprises. So I’ll exercise great restraint and wait with bated breath to see what you’ve got up your sleeve. So don’t disappoint me—on any front for that matter. Hah.
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You sure know how to raise the pressure, huh? But don't worry. I'll make sure you'll be 100% satisfied at the end.
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[ Absolute Gym Bro Science Copium ]
You might not be getting the most formal training from me, but with that kind of mindset, you’ll be able to push through whatever’s in your way.
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[If she has to suffer, so does him!]
What kind of training do you usually offer? Aside from boxing.
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[ a perfect excuse to goof off and get some exercise under the guise of helping a good friend with self-defense—rather than his usual accounting. honestly, a productive way to spend a few days, if you ask him. ]
But to offer personally? Suffice it to say, I’ve never exactly taken on a sparring partner. I just need to teach you how to /better/ look after yourself, no? Anything beyond that, and you might blanch at the idea of what my idea of training really looks like.
[ he'd never put ambrosia through his close to twenty year old prison workout regimen. ]
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In other words, you'd be able to figure out if I'm at least a few degrees off during an uppercut, or if my feet aren't in the right position. Is this right? Anything you can teach me will be very helpful to me, I'm sure.
But still, your idea of training can't be *that* bad. Is it anything like CrossFit or doing the Tittibhasana pose?
[Famous last words...]
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With all that in mind, Miss Sigewinne has already barred me from teaching you anything beyond what you need to improve. And I’m certainly not about to subject you to five sets of handstand push-ups or laundry bags full of heavy books as makeshift weights. You're a guest, not an inmate.
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