[Open] Morning Training! - February 16th

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Characters: Everyone!

Location: Training Grounds, Shibusen

Rating: PG-13 for violence

Time: 5am to 10am

Description: Every morning in the city, Morning Training takes place to prepare the guests of the city for the war. It's handwaved most days, but approximately once a month this gets played out in a log. This log takes place on February 16th.


FAQ: Questions answered by Maito Gai
Breakfast: Run by Cinderella, Katakura Kojurou, Saya Tagaki, Yugo
Batch One: Beginners under the age of 15. Run by Prussia, Auron, Steve Rogers
Batch Two: Adult beginners. Run by Kaoru Kamiya, Maito Gai, Tifa Lockhart
Batch Three: Intermediate fighters. Overseen by Hyuuga Neji and Ling Yao. Please see list of random sparrers.
Batch Four: Experienced fighters, for sparring with each other. Overseen by Haruka.
Weapon Transformation: How to find your form. Run by Yuuri, Ishida Mitsunari, Spirit.
Soul Perception: If someone doesn’t know by now. Run by Luna Lovegood, Azusa
Partner Training: How to work together as partners. Run by Tassadar; Maka and Soul; Shizuo and Motochika; Eve.
Weapons Handling Training: Run by Genesis Rhapsodes, Tenten.
Shooting Range: How to Shoot. Run by Grit, Leon, Naoto.
Meister Ability Helpers: How to find it out. Run by Death the Kid, Edgeworth.
Finding a Partner: Run into others looking for partners and see if you can work together! Run by Sasame.
Fighting Witches: Speak to an actual Witch and learn some of what you're facing. Run by Cybele.
Medics (And First Aid Training): Training run by Naomi Kimishima, also a place for medics to gather and talk. (First Aid Training may need to be handwaved, player is on hiatus.)
Audience: For people to just gather and talk.
Watch: For Watch people (and prospective new members) to gather and talk.

For training via sparring:
Katakura Koujurou
Uchiha Itachi
Hyuuga Neji
Chosokabe Motochika
Steve Rogers
Maito Gai
(Various NPCs available upon request)
Partner vs Partner sparring is also good!

Feel free to start your own threads in the official groupings as well as elsewhere!



Breakfast
Lau [Open]
Clare [Open]
Loki [Open]
Yami Bakura [Open]
Bakura [Open]
Stan [Open]
Dylan [Open]
Yuuichi [Open]
Saya [Open]
Sheena [Open]
Taiyou [Open]
Duo [Open]
Luna [Open]
Utena [Open]
Nagi [Open]

Batch One
Taiyou [Open]
Utena [Open]

Batch Two
Clare [Open]
Yami Bakura [Open]

Batch Three
Sapphire [Open]
Sophie [Open]
Hinata [Open]
Sheena [Open]

Batch Four
Amateresu [Open]
Raidou [Open]

Weapon Transformation
Clare [Open]
Shindou [Open]
Yuuichi [Open]
Lee [Open]
Kariya [Open]

Soul Perception
Naruto [Open]
Stein [Open]
Stan [Open]

Partnership Training
Haruka and Cinderella [Unknown]

Weapons Handling Training
Taiyou [Open]

Shooting Range
Bakura [Open]
Yoichi [Open]
Aion [Open]
Saya [Open]
Re-l [Open]


Meister Ability Helpers
Gamzee [Open]
Loki [Open]
Sophie [Open]
Yugo [Open]
Touma [Open]
Demona [Open]
Chika [Open]
Misa [Open]
Raphael [Open]
X [Open]
Mitsuba [Open]

Finding a Parther
Clare - Weapon [Open]
Sapphire - Meister [Open]
Bakura - Weapon [Open]
Amateresu - Meister [Open]
Yami Bakura - Meister [Open]
Leo - Meister [Open]
Takasugi - Weapon [Open]
Hades - Weapon [Open]
Ryoki - Weapon [Open]
Demona - Meister [Open]
Chika - Meister [Open]
Steve Rogers - Meister [Open]
Nagi - Meister [Open]

Medics and First Aid Training
Yuuichi [Open]
Clovis [Open]
Taiyou [Open]

Audience
Yuuri [Open]
Stan [Open]
Leo [Open]
Rokudo [Open]
Ryoki [Open]
Duo [Open]
Nagi [Open]

Watch
Sasame [Open]
Duke Pantarei [Open]
Roy [Open]
Aion [Open]
Stripp [Open]
Re-l [Open]
Jules [Open]

Other
Gai [Open]
Clare [Open]
Chrono [Open]
Kenshin [Open]
Mithos [Open]
Auron [Open]
Kratos [Open]
Stein [Open]
Takasugi [Open]
Rokudo [Closed]
Dylan [Open]
Hades [Open]
Keroro [Open]
Naoto [Open]
Duke [Open]
Allen [Open]
Demona [Open]
Sendo [Open]
Bumblebee [Open]
Saya [Open]
Tenma [Open]
Chika [Open]
Kanji [Open]
Yugo [Open]
Jules [Open]
Ed Elric [Open]
Hitsugaya [Open]
Lee [Open]
Raidou [Open]
Kaoru [Open]

Comments

OPEN

[hyuuga]

[Hinata's uncertain about being here, in this group. She knows Batch One and Two are definitely not for her, but... Well, she's made her choice and she'll deal with it, even if Neji might not like it.

She takes a practice further off to the side and stares at it for a long while, trying to determine just how to attack without the use of the Byakugan. She points to certain areas--key nerves and pressure points--mapping out where to attack and making the necessary adjustments to attacks in her mind. Don't mind her, she's just a little too focused at the moment.

hope you don't mind

[thatkindofscum]

[Obito should be taking the time to train with Neji or Ling or... anyone, really, but his lax nature seems to have been winning today. Or maybe he's still just a little sheepish after his outbursts on Valentine's and the day before today. As it is, he's pretty glad he doesn't just shoot is mouth off anymore. And while he probably owes some people a few apologies, they're not likely to be forthcoming and neither is he looking forward to any type of confrontation.

But he should still train.... Maybe later. For now, he just wanders over to the section he feels most comfortably in and holds back, watching the others in their sparring and practicing. One person, the newest Hyuuga, catches his attention as she makes her way to a place of solitude, a bit away from the area designated for intermediate fighters. Curious to see what she's up to, he walks over and stands a few feet away, simply observing through his orange-tinted lenses.]

of course not <3

[hyuuga]

[She paused in the middle of a strike. She had had a feeling of being watched, but figured it would go away. That it was just because of how many people were around training. But it didn't. As a Hyuuga and a ninja, she knew better than to ignore such a feeling.

She lowered her hands and relaxed her stance before turning around. She needed to know who was staring or if this place and all the people were just getting to her. Yet she immediately notices Obito. It's hard not to notice an Uchiha. Especially one she hugged the other day. While she did apologize for it, she still couldn't help her blush or look directly at him.]

...Obito-san? Is there...something wrong?

<3 And I will endeavor to not be so slow next time. :x

[thatkindofscum]

O-oh! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... interrupt.

[Obito rubbed at the nape of his neck, averting his eyes sheepishly. He couldn't forget that unfortunate accident from a few days before either. At least now he had control of his mouth, so even if she wanted to give him another hug (hopefully not!) he wouldn't be rude about it.]

I was just... [He glanced back, feeling a blush creep along his cheeks at seeing her own.]

I'm interested in the Hyuuga fighting style. You have specialized taijutsu, right?

there is no such thing as slow

[hyuuga]

[Nope, no hugs this time. Barring any other strange events, she's unlikely to hug anyone voluntarily. But taijutsu. She could do this conversation!

She glanced over at him, and his actions only helped to remind her of Naruto which made her blush a little darker.

Well, hopefully she could do this.]

Ah, yes.. We do. Um, what would you like to...to know about it?

s u p

[heavenly_earth]

[It's impossible to not notice her. Years spent devoted to her protection and training have his eyes following her any time she's within his field of vision. He tries not to mind when she situates herself further away and attempts to refocus even while he wonders if she's taken his warnings to heart.

It's better that way, but after all, he'd become accustomed to her unwavering faith and support that it just bothers him. He gives up on his own training with a hard palm strike to the dummy's abdomen and circles the group before wandering over to her.

He watches her train for a few minutes, reminded of the bit of difficulty he faced himself upon arrival and the realization that Jyuuken in it's purest form was impossible. Now, just as he had then, he decides to attempt to bridge the gap through training]

..I had a specific post made to adapt to the necessary changes of our style if you'd like to practice, Hinata-sama.

hey there. hey

[hyuuga]

[She freezes as he approaches and speaks. Even just that little bit is enough to have her squeezing her eyes shut in a vain attempt to stop blushing. After Valentine's Day, she has been doing her best to make herself scarce around him. Her conversation with Clare put too many words and views in her mind. Things she never, ever, wanted to hear about him.]

Ah... Hello, Neji-niisan. Um.

[Somehow, it had been easier to talk to Clare. To pretend like Clare didn't tell her all her feelings for Neji, and then her own views on Hinata. Perhaps because it was Neji. And because she knew things she didn't think Neji knew she knew.

With a steadying breath, she turned to face him. But she kept her gaze fixed upon his feet. It was a safe place to look, she thought.]

Ah, I...I couldn't. Um, not right now, at least. I-I don't want to interrupt your own training.

[heavenly_earth]

[He watches her, wondering since when she had taken to avoiding him more than the other way around]

...Hinata-sama, I've been adapting Jyuuken for six months. You've just arrived less than a week ago.

[hyuuga]

[It's a very recent development, one that won't last long. Just as long as she needs to get over her embarrassment. And to get the words "Neji" and "sexy" cleansed from her mind.

His words make her wince though. That... She did kind of open herself up for that.]

I-I know. I just...I didn't want to bother you.

[heavenly_earth]

You aren't a bother, Hinata-sama. I've been assisting in your training for three years, now.

[hyuuga]

[She hangs her head. If only he didn't bring logic into this entire conversation. Even still, despite what she can only call his chiding, it warms her heart to know that he sought her out this time. That maybe he didn't mean it when he told her to keep her distance...]

Yes, but I...I also know you have duties here, too. And I...don't want to take you from them.

[heavenly_earth]

[Neji watches her, and wonders if it was a bad idea to approach her. Maybe she had wanted to keep away from him, and with the way she was hanging her head in defeat.. He took half a step back, uncertain]

I'm an instructor here in the mornings, Hinata-sama. Of course, you don't have to seek instruction from me. I am available however, should you require any assistance.

[hyuuga]

[She could almost cry, feeling like she was undoing some of the good she had (hopefully) started with him, mending their relationship again. And all because she couldn't get some words and far too much information out of her head. But she needed to get over it, and she knew she did.

She raises her head, but still doesn't quite meet his eyes.]

I-I know... I know that. I just...I didn't want to take you from someone who might need more help. I'm sorry.

[heavenly_earth]

It's alright. [A partial lie, really. He was trying, but he wasn't going to continue to pressure her into contact with him if she preferred to keep her distance. Neji bowed shortly]

So long as I am not actively engaged with another, I am available. In the meantime, I will leave you to your training.

[hyuuga]

[She hesitates for a second longer, torn between her own silly embarrassment and her want to spend more time with him.

The latter wins out as she reaches out toward him.]

Then, if... If you don't mind. I... [And then her gumption fails her, and her hand falls.] Um, I wouldn't mind some help..

[toukakoukan]

[Fascinated with all the different fighting styles to be found all within morning training, Ed spends a lot of the time watching the others, studying people to try and pick up exactly what they're doing so maybe he can adapt it to his own fighting.

As he's wandering around, he pauses when his eyes pass over Hinata, recognizing her both from the video feed of her post and from her resemblance to Neji. Remembering that he said he would say hello, he heads over to her, standing back a little as she's practicing but calling over to her.]

Hinata, right?

[hyuuga]

[She catches herself mid-attack at hearing the familiar voice. Curious, she turns her head just enough to see who's there and watching. And when she sees the familiar face, she smiles and takes a couple of steps closer. To her, it didn't send a good message to stand close to a training dummy while trying to carry on a conversation.]

Yes, that's right.. Edward-san?

[toukakoukan]

[He quirks a smile and gives a nod to her. Her fighting style is instantly reminiscent of her cousin's, but in the short amount of watching her, he's picked up on some of the differences.]

Right. You're not wasting any time in getting into training here, are you?

[hyuuga]

[She blushes and shakes her head. At least it doesn't sound like a reprimand for wanting to train too much. Like some have said to her.]

No... It just doesn't seem right to sit on my hands when I-I could be training.

[toukakoukan]

[Well, that's a sentiment he can agree with.]

Yeah, same here. You fought a lot back home then?

[hyuuga]

[She nods.]

Yes. I-I spent much of my life training and...fighting. [And for a long while, avoiding those fights.] So I'm used to...to training.

Um, what about you, though? Did you fight quite a bit back home as well?

[toukakoukan]

[He nods, grinning almost sheepishly because of how much of his own life he spent fighting. But it sounded similar to him, and he hadn't met all that many girls from his world who trained and fought a lot, besides of course, his sensei.]

Yeah, I had a teacher when I was younger and she kind of set me up for lots of training and fighting. Sometimes it feels like I don't do much else. [He offers a small laugh.]

[hyuuga]

She must have been a very good teacher, then. [Any teacher who set up their students like that was good in her book. It keeps people alive.

Also, another seeming workaholic. But that wasn't such a bad thing.]

Um, well...it never hurts to try out a hobby. But...sometimes training often just means you are better prepared when a fight happens.

[toukakoukan]

[Doesn't he know the truth of that.]

Well, I do alchemy too... but I guess I kind of use alchemy to fight too. [He falters a little with that realization.]

What about you? What do you do outside of fighting and training?

[hyuuga]

[She smiles, even though she doesn't entirely mean it. She can understand having little to no hobbies. Fighting and training takes up a lot of time.]

I...spar with my family and friends. Um, and...well, sometimes I press flowers.