[ Now normally, Hana would take offense to anyone going easy on her, but-- slowly, but surely, she's starting to learn to pick and choose her battles. Being on the front lines makes sure of that. And arguing with a stacked soldier wearing a mask and an edgy visor whom she'd just watched beat the ever-loving tar out of a punching bag is decidedly not going to be a battle she'll fight.
Not in the ring, at least. Verbally is a different thing entirely if their banter during missions is anything to go by.
Hana pauses just long enough to momentarily remove her gloves so she can tighten the ponytail on her head, and she pulls a hairclip out of a pocket in her shorts to pin her bangs back. ]
Okay. It's time to get serious.
[ The gloves are back on by the time she steps back into the ring, quiet determination in her eyes, and she takes a deep breath or five, making sure to stay balanced on her feet just as 76 had taught her as she starts closing in, trying to get a read on him, equal parts defensive and looking for an opportunity to strike. He's bigger and stronger than she is, but maybe she's quicker and maybe she can use her size to her advantage somehow. ]
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Not in the ring, at least. Verbally is a different thing entirely if their banter during missions is anything to go by.
Hana pauses just long enough to momentarily remove her gloves so she can tighten the ponytail on her head, and she pulls a hairclip out of a pocket in her shorts to pin her bangs back. ]
Okay. It's time to get serious.
[ The gloves are back on by the time she steps back into the ring, quiet determination in her eyes, and she takes a deep breath or five, making sure to stay balanced on her feet just as 76 had taught her as she starts closing in, trying to get a read on him, equal parts defensive and looking for an opportunity to strike. He's bigger and stronger than she is, but maybe she's quicker and maybe she can use her size to her advantage somehow. ]