"Today we will be working on basic kicks and punches out here, later we will do the same in the dojo. Now Zephyr has a lot to learn, so today I focus on teaching her what you two already know in this area. And the two of you can spend so time practicing what you already know. Zephyr, you follow me over here were we'll be out of their way. " *** Then they all hiked back to the dojo. Zephyr was surprised that it was only lunch time, because she felt as if it must be later in the day. After lunch Sensei sent Lisa and Jadyn out to the garden to practice their form, while Sensei stood inside with Zephyr to teach her some of the concepts of a form.
Nicely done with the lessons -- it was fun and vivid at the same time!
Kinda makes me wish I could be a student of Sensei Lloyd and train at the quiet little dojo. . .
"Oh right, here I'll show you, just copy me." Jadyn replied. He showed her all the basic stretches as he did them, and she did the same. It was no more then ten minutes before Sensai himself came out his room. Jadyn was almost finished showing Zephyr how to do the warm ups, and Lisa, who had already finished, went to the kitchen and garabed four packages of something. " I see you have all warmed up already this morning, very good. Now we'll eat and then go on that endurance building hike I mentioned yesterday." Said Sensei. Lisa handed everyone a package with colorful labeling on it. Zephyr was confused until she saw Sensei, Lisa and Jadyn ripping them open to reveal a bar of granola on the inside. Oh! It's food! That- sort of makes sense. Zephyr ripped hers open too, trying to make it look like she was used to doing so. She wasn't used to it though, being raised in jungle, and being secretive about it, means you rarely encounter food packaged in such ways. After they had eaten, Zephyr was unsure about what to do with the rapper. Lisa must have noticed, because she derected Zephyr to the trash can soon after.
The hills near the dojo, later in the morning.
Zephyr lagged behind the others as they hiked onward. he was more used to hiking then she was when she left Hiroshi's Labyrinth, but it was still agonizing. She tried to hid her suffering from Jadyn, Lisa and Sensei though, she didn't want them to think she couldn't handle being a ninja. She feared she was failing at this though, every time she'd fall to far behind she'd somehow find a bit of energy she'd use to catch up the others. And then she'd lag behind again... They finally stopped on a grassy hill overlooking an unatural looking sand court. Sensei allowed them to rest for a brief moment, Zephyr, now on her knees, wiped the sweat off her forehead, the wetness sticking to her hand moments before it dried. Jadyn was sweating as well, but Lisa wasn't, the two of them didn't look quite as wore out as Zephyr was, they were probably more used to this kind of thing. Sensei motioned for the three of them to fallow him down to the sand court.
Ooh, hiking! I love hiking!
That makes sense, though, that Zephyr wouldn't hike in the jungle.
"Today we will be working on basic kicks and punches out here, later we will do the same in the dojo. Now Zephyr has a lot to learn, so today I focus on teaching her what you two already know in this area. And the two of you can spend so time practicing what you already know. Zephyr, you follow me over here were we'll be out of their way. " Sensei stood a few yards away from her and asked " Can you show me a basic punch?" " Yes Sensei " she replied throwing a weak unbalanced punch. Sensei made a face like someone had tried to use a table spoon to cut a melon. " Was that good?... or...? " " I'll be honest, I don't remember the last time I saw a worse punch. However it was much better than I did in my first training session." He said chuckling to himself. Zephyr didn't think it was so funny though, she must have made a face because he said. "Alright alright, I'll show you how to do it right. " Sensei showed her how to put her into a proper fist and how to stand while punching. He also showed her how to pivot her leg, and do the punch in one fast smooth motion. Then she tried it again a couple times. " Much better. Now I'll teach the rest of basic moves. " He taught her the jab punch, the front kick, the side kick and the round kick. By the end of the lesson Zephyr felt more powerful then ever before, of course she had messed up with half the moves, but it was more then she knew before she had learned all this. She was sweaty though, and sore. "Hey how'd you like your first lesson Zephyr?" It was Lisa, who walked over to her smiling. Jadyn was close behind her, the tips of his red hair wet with sweat from his forehead, but his expression was relaxed and he had a grin on his face. Lisa strangely had no traces of sweat. Then they all hiked back to the dojo. Zephyr was surprised that it was only lunch time, because she felt as if it must be later in the day. After lunch Sensei sent Lisa and Jadyn out to the garden to practice their form, while Sensei stood inside with Zephyr to teach her some of the concepts of a form.
I learned that stuff in karate.
Lisa's a robot confirmed. Oh wait, you already said that she was. Has Zephyr forgotten?
Me too.
It hasn't technically been confirmed yet, Lisa claims that's a logical explmation, but it's yet to be confirmed or denied. Jadyn holds some disbelief. Zephyr is mentally counting Lisa as a slightly crazy human since she hasn't figured out if if Lisa's right or not. Lloyd knows of course, but what he knows is unknown. Hope that makes sense.
Lisa's a robot confirmed. Oh wait, you already said that she was. Has Zephyr forgotten?
Me too.
It hasn't technically been confirmed yet, Lisa claims that's a logical explmation, but it's yet to be confirmed or denied. Jadyn holds some disbelief. Zephyr is mentally counting Lisa as a slightly crazy human since she hasn't figured out if if Lisa's right or not. Lloyd knows of course, but what he knows is unknown. Hope that makes sense.
Kinda. Me too. My dad just wanted me to change it up to be a bit more professional since it's a letter that I send to people to ask if they want to help fund the trip. ( Yeah. I'll be going to Nicaragua in June, so I'll be a bit inactive when preparing for the trip and when I actually go. I had an idea that maybe I could log what I do every day so you guys can see. Maybe on Finding Friendships or something. Since I will Wi-Fi . ) Exactly.
Ah, that makes sense. (That sounds so awesome! I hope you'll have a fantastic time! Oh, I think a lot of users would like to hear about your trip -- if you still get WiFi where you live, you could totally do that! )
Yeah I mean I'm allowed to watch and read stuff that pretty graphic, it's just I've gotten some negative comments when I do it in art. ( thanks! Yeah I hope I'll be able to do it. )
"Today we will be working on basic kicks and punches out here, later we will do the same in the dojo. Now Zephyr has a lot to learn, so today I focus on teaching her what you two already know in this area. And the two of you can spend so time practicing what you already know. Zephyr, you follow me over here were we'll be out of their way. " *** Then they all hiked back to the dojo. Zephyr was surprised that it was only lunch time, because she felt as if it must be later in the day. After lunch Sensei sent Lisa and Jadyn out to the garden to practice their form, while Sensei stood inside with Zephyr to teach her some of the concepts of a form.
Nicely done with the lessons -- it was fun and vivid at the same time!
Kinda makes me wish I could be a student of Sensei Lloyd and train at the quiet little dojo. . .
It hasn't technically been confirmed yet, Lisa claims that's a logical explmation, but it's yet to be confirmed or denied. Jadyn holds some disbelief. Zephyr is mentally counting Lisa as a slightly crazy human since she hasn't figured out if if Lisa's right or not. Lloyd knows of course, but what he knows is unknown. Hope that makes sense.
What belt did you get?
Oh, okay. . . ? I suppose that makes sense.
I only got up to purple. I had to temporary stop because of time and money, but I hope to get back into it someday. What level have you got up to?
I'd tell what she is exactly, but it's a big secret for the story and it affects the plot largely.
Since I will Wi-Fi . ) 
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