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Post by Shadi on Jul 26, 2006 8:57:01 GMT -5
*The absence of warmth next to her woke Shadi from the most restful slumber of recent memory. She scraped the sleep from her eyes, and looked around.* You're still here. *She smiled up at River.*
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Post by River on Jul 26, 2006 12:29:08 GMT -5
*River nodded and leaned back.*
"Do you still want to learn how to fight lil' sis."
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Post by Shadi on Jul 26, 2006 12:40:30 GMT -5
*Shadi jumped up, adreinaline already racing.*
Oh, do I! Yes, please! *She whips out a wicked-looking blade from her boot and makes sharp little jabs at the air.* Like this?
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Post by River on Jul 27, 2006 3:42:24 GMT -5
*River laughed and jumped down from the stage prop. She landed elegant in front of Shadi.*
"First we learn without the knife. That's for later. First we learn how to move."
*River closed her eyes and positioned herself like a ballerina.*
"You have to be balanced. Stand like me".
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Post by Shadi on Jul 27, 2006 11:26:23 GMT -5
*Shadi stared at her in disbelief.* River. I am not. A ballerina. That's not fighting--that's that pansy stuff they do upstairs. When is the kicking?
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Post by River on Jul 28, 2006 4:03:01 GMT -5
*River opened one eye and looked at Shadi, she closed it again with a smile on her face.*
"Now comes the kicking part."
*River suddenly stretched her leg, kicking high in the air and paused for a moment, then she jumped to her other leg, kicking air along the way. She did some more moves and paused again now standing in the original ballerina pose.*
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Post by Shadi on Jul 31, 2006 10:20:07 GMT -5
*Shadi stared at River as she turned the girly ballet-crap into something lethal. She was impressed. Then she frowned.* I don't think I can do that. I'm not good at the... dancy stuff. *She stared down at her feet as she attempted to put them the way River had hers. And fell over.* How did you learn all this? Is this what they teach in school?
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Post by River on Jul 31, 2006 12:09:50 GMT -5
"No in school you learn how to read, count, follow rules meant to break your spirit and crush your soul."
*River walked to Shadi and stood next to her.*
"Lets start at the begining. Stand with both feet firm on the ground and kick."
*River does what she just said.*
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Post by Shadi on Aug 2, 2006 17:45:18 GMT -5
Sounds like a good job I didn't go to school, then, *Shadi said, and tried to emulate River. Her feet wouldn't go quite the right way when she kicked. She tried it again, and looked to River for her approval.*
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Post by River on Aug 3, 2006 3:28:29 GMT -5
*River clapped her hands and squeed((is that a word?))*
"You are a fast learner, lets try to make it more difficult."
*River kicked in the air and then swirled on one leg, making a pirouette, whilst making kicking moves.*
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Post by Shadi on Aug 3, 2006 15:14:39 GMT -5
*Shadi watched River in fascination, but when she attempted to follow her lead, fell on her bum. Not that she wasn't used to it.* I bet you've beat up lots of people! But won't they get you from the other side if you're spinning around?
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Post by River on Aug 4, 2006 4:22:59 GMT -5
*River extended her hand to help Shadi get up and thought about her clever remark.*
"Well, what would you suggest to do about that?"
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Post by Shadi on Aug 4, 2006 11:46:41 GMT -5
I dunno. You're the expert! I'm just sayin'... if you turn your back, they can hit you. Right?
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Post by River on Aug 5, 2006 3:40:44 GMT -5
*River redid the same move but now a whole lot faster.*
"That should do the trick. You know..." *River looked at Shadi and smiled brightly.* "You're one of the few really smart I have met here."
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Post by Shadi on Aug 5, 2006 15:57:39 GMT -5
*Shadi watched River execute the move with blinding speed, and clapped.* That was amazing! You know, you're the only smart person I've ever met. Everyone here is stupid. *She sighed.* I can't imagine why I even want a dad. He's bound to be just as dumb as everyone else.
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