[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.

Comments

audio;

[thxforthememories]

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

video

[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.]

audio;

[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?

potato

[thxforthememories]

Yes.

... It must be. But it was important to her.

beans n weenies

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

My apologies, then.

You mean Kay, right?

tomatoes

[thxforthememories]

All right.

... yes.

I do mean her.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[on the plus side HEY they weren't talking about Drift getting his ass handed to him. On the negative side UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHH]

How have you been doing lately? I haven't had a chance to catch up with you for a while.

[thxforthememories]

...




I'm alive.

[Wow a whole two words in answer, A+ Kagerou.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Well. Yes, I can see that.

[we need to work on your communication]

[thxforthememories]

Does that... answer your question?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

It doesn't really. I'm concerned for your physical and mental well being, if your energies are in alignment or not.

[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?

audio forever

[thxforthememories]

Surviving.

[And he seems determined to provide one-word answers, whoops.]

video forever

[knight_light]

Surviving is a start.

How have you been feeling?

[thxforthememories]

Functional.

Does that count.

[knight_light]

Merely saying "functional" leaves me with the impression that you're either injured or upset. Is that the case?

[thxforthememories]

No.

It's not.

[knight_light]

Then "functional" isn't exactly a good answer, Kagerou.

Are you well? Are you unwell? Is there something wrong? Is everything well for you right now?

[thxforthememories]

It's what I have.

I'm -- I'm fine! It doesn't matter!

[knight_light]

[Keeps his tone soft.]

You matter, Kagerou.

[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.]

Re: [video]

[knight_light]

[Wing will eventually break you of all your bad habits, Drift.]