[Video] Oooooops.

[knight_light]

[The feed fizzles on, something big in the way for a moment. It soon becomes apparent that it’s a giant metal foot. The Link is turned slightly on its side, and angled so it’s looking up at Drift and Wing. It was apparently Drift’s foot in the way.]

[The two are facing each other, moving in slow, deliberate movements. It’s almost like a dance, but not, and way too slow to really be...anything. What are these hippies up to?! Whatever it is, it’s clear that Wing is the one slowly guiding Drift through these odd, slow moves.]

[And Drift has clearly had enough of this. He stops, not hiding his frustration very well at all.]

...Seriously, though. we've been doing this for weeks. I think I get it by now. Would it really hurt to pick up the pace a little or-- or do something else for a change?

You are improving, Drift, but perfection takes time.

[Wing looks thoughtful, studying his student for a moment.]

Would it help to see the results of what all of the slow control will result in?


[Drift huffs slightly and straightens up, planting his hands on his hips and giving Wing a shrug.]

Couldn't hurt. As things stand now, it feels like I'm getting nowhere.

All right.

[Wing takes a fighting stance.]

You will do the first kata I taught you. Nothing more, nothing less. You'll go from start to finish as quickly as you can, understood?

[Drift nodded, mimicking Wing's stance.]

Quick as I can, got it. Say when.

Now.

[Wing says it even as he lunges at Drift. What follows is an impressive flurry movement. Wing strikes at Drift fast and hard, and Drift moves as though in response to block and dodge, despite the clear shock on his face. It’s a fight, it’s a dance, and for a moment it seems this may end with Wing not landing a blow on Drift at all.]

[Those experienced in combat may be the only ones to realize that from one movement to the next Drift’s footing ends up off, and so leaves the mech wide open to attack. Wing doesn’t hesitate to strike with a kick to Drift’s side. BAM!! Drift stumbles. He's able to regain his footing pretty quickly, but it's already too late. He knows what's coming next.]

Wait wait wait--

[This is lesson time, Drift. With a grab, a sweep of his leg, and not much more than a tug, all of which Drift should have been able to block had he managed to finish the kata, Wing will toss Drift aside, sending him tumbling across the ground.]

And that is why these kata need to be second nature. You lost your stance at the end, else you'd still be on your feet in front of me.

[Drift just stares up from the ground, clearly grumpy but not outright complaining. Yeaaah this was kind of his own fault. He waggled a hand in the air dismissively]

Okay, okay. I'll take my time with it.

[Wing smiles and steps up, offering Drift a hand to pull him back to his feet....and then gets a shocked look on his face, gaze going to the Link just beyond Drift's head...]

Oh...

What? Is something broken?

[Drift totally doesn't get it and starts prodding at his face with his free hand, y'know making sure nothing's actually broken.]

Wing?

[Wing covers his smile with one hand, making a soft buzzing sound.]

No, no, nothing's broken. But it seems we just put on a show for the residents of Haven.

[Drift gives him a confused look and glances around, finally spotting what Wing had been talking about. And then he looks absolutely mortified because wow. Wow.]

Oh hell.

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[WELL ACTION]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[WELL now that the damn thing was turned OFF, it was time for some bitching]

How long was that even turned on for!? What--

[he might be a little flustered don't mind him.]

[ALWAYS!]

[knight_light]

[Wing puts a calming hand on Drift's shoulder.] I honestly don't know. If it's any consolation, you did really well.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Oh yeah, I did really well making a fool of myself!

[Wing bro his pride just took it right in the nuts he's such a loser]

Maybe nobody saw it. What are the chances of that?

[knight_light]

[Oh, don't be so hard on yourself.]

I'm serious, Drift. For the first time going through a kata at full speed? Only after a couple months of practice? You did really well. If anyone saw they saw an impressive show.

audio;

[thxforthememories]

... Don't say those words where there are children to hear.

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[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[OH NO Had Drift said something inappropriate while he was busy being STARTLED AS HELL? OH GOD UNACCEPTABLE. He practically clamps a hand over his mouth]

Oh no, was it me? Did I say something? I'm so sorry!

[OH GOD SUCKING LEFT AND RIGHT TODAY.]

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[thxforthememories]

[Yeah well Kagerou's favorite thing to call a bro is "buttfuck" so he can't really talk.]

You said "hell".

I was told you had to put money in a jar when that happened.

waffle

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Did I? I'm usually better about watching my language.

Afraid I don't really have any money though. Or any jars. Is that an Earth custom?

[video]

[knight_light]

[Wing glances at Drift. So much for no one seeing.]

He's right. Cursing isn't very becoming of a mech anyway.

[and then looks back at the camera.]

Hello, Kagerou.

audio;

[thxforthememories]

...


Hello.

[video]

[knight_light]

[He's going to keep trying with you, young bot.]

How have you been lately?

[video]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[Drift's just going to be in the background huffing and grumbling something along the lines of "well I'm not as bad as I used to be". ugh god GOD.]

[originaldragoon]

It does look like his footing could use some work, but everything else is looking good.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

That's encouraging, at least.

[originaldragoon]

Just keep training and mind your feet.

[knight_light]

Rose. [have a happy grin in greeting there, friend.]

He's doing exceptionally well considering how little time he's been at this. I'm very proud of his progress. [he glances an approving grin at Drift.]

[originaldragoon]

[She gives him a bit of a smile.]

Hello, Wing.

From what little I have seen, you're a good teacher, so I have no doubt that he will continue to improve.

[deadlydoctor]

Blowing some steam, guys?

[knight_light]

[Grin] Training. Drift just got a little impatient. [glances at his student.] I can't blame him though, most do.

[deadlydoctor]

Is that what you call it those days?

Training. [Have a grin.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Not quite.

[deadlydoctor]

[Knock Out chuckles.] You will kick his ass the next time. Don't worry.

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Jadewing watches without comment as the two practice. Though this is rather more artistic than his preferred fighting style, he does see the mistake and watches as Drift swiftly pays for it.]

Not bad. Need to learn to watch your footing, but from what I could tell, it looked pretty good otherwise.

[knight_light]

He did really well considering he's only been training in this style for a short time.

[This is just more controlled and thought out than outright brawling is all, a style meant especially for smaller bots like them to use the strength of an attacker against them.]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[nods]

Yeah, that'd explain it. Footing is one of the harder things to learn when it comes to ground-based combat. It's not a factor in the air, but there you have other problems, so... [shrugs]