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[legally_blond]

 I rather stupidly agreed to do some martial arts training a couple of days ago.

I won't be doing that again. Cuddling in bed the night before and breakfast after was not enough of a payment for the amount of pain I've been in since.

There's now a rather large bruise on my hip and it's reminiscent of my Higa Chuu days, in both colour and having bruises on my body. Sometimes I think about just asking someone to carry me up and down the stairs at university instead of climbing them myself.

I have not missed the physical exertions of junior high at all.

Eishirou, because of you, I had to turn down a night out. I expect you to pay me back for that within the next week.

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[avant_goya]

If you had properly maintained your forms you would have been able to prevent quite a few of those bruises, as well as the lingering muscle soreness. I’m genuinely impressed by how much your muscle memory managed to retain, but skill-wise your rust is certainly showing.

By which I mean to say, you should certainly consider joining me for morning practice more often.

I still don’t see why the bruises are such a significant thing to you. If you’re truly worried they will give people the wrong impression you could always just be truthful and mention you got them in martial arts practice.

[legally_blond]

Definitely not.

I have a certain image I like to uphold, Eishirou. And martial arts and bruises don't really fit into that.

[avant_goya]

And when you're incapable of pulling off even a few base katas without pulling a muscle I will be there, deeply ashamed of you.

I see no reason why your image couldn't also accommodate being a well-trained martial artist.

[legally_blond]

That's actually really insulting, that you think I'd ever get that out of shape.

It's not as appealing when people realise I can kick them in the face.

[avant_goya]

Out of shape and out of practice are different things.

I don't see what that changes unless you want them to be doing things that make you want to kick them in the face.

[legally_blond]

I still am not fully convinced about why I have to continue practising karate when I'm not interested. Besides some ridiculous notion about cultural appreciation and whatnot.

It's meant to be a fun surprise when they find out I'm a sadist. I thought you knew this.

[xyzai]

Let me know how that stairs thing works out.

[legally_blond]

Unfortunately I missed my window of opportunity, my legs should be better by classes on Monday.

[xyzai]

Too bad. I was going to get a trash bag in your size.

[saypassion]

It's incredible how as we get older, the things that we found easy or rewarding in middle school somehow seem impossible or beyond our capabilities. Good job on getting out there, though. Even if it's not something that you actively enjoy anymore, it's always a good reminder of how we got to where we are today.

I'm certain there would be plenty who would volunteer to carry you if necessary. You're a handsome guy.

[legally_blond]

If anything, if made me realise that I made the right choice in stopping. Even if certain annoying people disagree with that.


Oh you're so sweet.

[saypassion]

That's understandable. Sometimes it's better to move on from something before we come to resent it. I'm sure that Eishirou would understand were you to express the reason why.

I mean my words.

[legally_blond]

He's very aware of my reasons for quitting. He thinks I'm being childish about it.

Well, you're always free to compliment me more, if you want.

[saypassion]

Hmm... that seems like a strange thing to think. Perhaps it may be his own small way of showing support.

Oh, well, in that case, I would hate to stop there. I would like to get to know you better, should we have the opportunity.

[legally_blond]

No, he just thinks he knows what I'm capable of, and disapproves of me not trying harder.

Oh? Well, I'm free enough at the moment if you have time.

[naniwaspeed]

It sounds like Hikaru might be offering to give you a lift up those stairs. (￣▽￣)

[legally_blond]

He's a bit short. Maybe if he grew a few centimetres, I'd let him.

[naniwaspeed]

Can you really be picky about who offers to lift you up the stairs like that? (￣▽￣)

[legally_blond]

Yes, I think I can be. It doesn't really matter though, my legs are feeling better now and I don't see myself exerting myself to that extent again to need it.

[naniwaspeed]

Oh, well, then missed opportunity. I'd definitely pay to see that, though, so maybe you should consider doing it again and letting him that time. (￣▽￣)

[legally_blond]

Haha, I'll be sure to let you know then, if I can convince him.

[mimic_yuu]

Never say yes to the possibility of getting hit...especially if it's been a while. ..Do your bruise have any special shape.

[legally_blond]

It was a badly thought out favour for a friend.

And not particularly, it's just an unpleasant blob.

[mimic_yuu]

I can see that...Are you sure he is your friend?


Maybe once it turns different colors it'll grow a shape.

[legally_blond]

Yes, he's definitely my friend.

I'm still waiting for the green to appear.