-Xenos stands up from the table, and stands in a position where Jean can see his whole body-
-he gets into a fighting stance- Al right, so power comes from movement. The more movement and momentum you can build up, the stronger your punch will be. Which is why...
-his hips pivot slightly back, before he delivers a punch to the air, his hips moving with the punch- You move with the punch- your hips are important here. If you keep that absolutely still, you're not gonna hit anyone that hard.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postKitchen (Jean)
-Jean watches and...-
-...Yeah, she thinks she gets it.-
"OK, so..."
-She stands up and gets into position, and...-
-She attempts to replicate what she saw Xenos do, although it's clear that she has definitely never done anything like that before.-
-It's not too bad, but it's clear that she's very uncertain.-
"...Like this...?"
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Aug 14th 2018 at 2:34:38 PM
Yeah, there you go. I can see your uncertainty, but the posture's down. Just need to practice throwing a punch or two on a punching bag every day if you can. Try to do three punches in a row, alternating fists. You should find your shoulders and your hips moving with each punch.
Now, about your overall stance... try to keep light on your feet. You don't want to be too flat-footed in a fight, because it makes you slower to react, and move to everything going on. It also allows you to lunge with your punches sometimes, but that can be a risky move to do, since a lot of your weight goes into the strike. And well- if an opponent sees that, and redirects it, and you'll probably end up on the floor.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postKitchen (Jean)
-OK... That sounds easy enough...-
-Punch a punching bag everyday... stay light on your feet...-
"...All right."
—
Makeshift Prison Room (Cuarto)
"Why, are you cloned from the lovely Sthesia Awar~?!"
-...Oh, that's what he was asking.-
"The resemblance was strong, but I never would have pictured it~!"
-IT.-
-MUST.-
-BE.-
-FATE.-
"To meet one like myself~... It's as if fate brought us together~!"
-...Acht, maybe you need to punch him again.-
Makeshift Prison Room (Cuarto)
-Wait... She knows who he was cloned from?!-
"Ehhhhhhh~?! You've met him?!"
-Even Cuarto hasn't met the guy! He just knows of his existence!-
-This might be a chance to learn more, not only for his sake, but for his brothers' as well!-
"Could you tell me a bit about him~? My brothers and I haven't the foggiest why Egg Girl wanted to clone him~."
—
Kitchen (Jean)
-All right... Legs spread out at about equally with the shoulders...-
-She tries to do so, but it's clear she's not used to it.-
"OK, so... Does this seem about right?"
-it was quiet, but when Rennor checked over his shoulder next, he saw what he may have been waiting for. Dr.9 just leaning against the door frame, with a smile on her face-
-looking oddly still though... and not breathing?-
Yep, that's good for being new.
Other things... hmmm... so how much do you think what I told you about punches, applies to kicks too?
Edited by RegularDefender on Aug 14th 2018 at 8:57:05 PM
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postKitchen (Jean)
"You said that you put your weight into your strikes. You're making it easier for someone to knock you off balance while your leg is in the air."
-Meanwhile...-
"Punching doesn't have that risk of losing balance... or at least not to anywhere near as bad of an extent."
-Also...-
"...You're less limited in your movements if you're punching. It's easier to abort a punch you're in the middle of than a kick."
-Or at least she hopes she understands this...?-
That's good sense, Jean! You might just make a good fighter yet.
Of course it is all about moving it from up there. -he points to her head- And putting it into action in a tense situation.
Techniques and basic forms are something you should practice over and over, until it becomes almost instinctual. Sort of a- muscle memory kind of thing.
Maybe I'll buy you a martial arts video from the mall for you to watch. Just to get some techniques- they should talk you through them if it's good. Since I'm not really qualified to teach you technique.
Because my fighting style's well. A) Not developed on earth, and B) also largely based on my own experience. There's no doctrine to mine, really. No like- coloured belts for ranking in how proficient you are in it.
-ah, that ever-familiar laughter as Dr.9 appears, turning off an invisibility cloak-
Vell, vell, vell! Just as spry as ever, aren't you? And I vorried zhat you vould be all creaky vith old age... zhough then again, I don't know Quarian life-expectancy, do I?
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postMakeshift Prison Room (Cuarto)
-A psychic power...? Perhaps he and his brothers have something as well...?-
"I didn't expect that~... It sounds like something my dear brother, Zwei, would be interested in hearing~!"
-He seems pleased with this information!-
"How did you meet him~? It must be quite a fascinating story~..."
-Oh yes, a VERY fascinating story... Isn't it, Acht?-
—
Kitchen (Jean)
-Watch videos and adapt it into muscle memory... Get to the point doing all of that that she can do it blindfolded.-
-...Similar to how gamers (including herself) can play games without even looking at the controller.-
-...Only a lot more difficult...-
-...Ack! What if she can't do this?! What if she doesn't get it?! What if she fails miserably?!-
-Of course she tries not to express this fear outwardly, and instead just says:-
"OK, makes sense."
Innawoods
-A grumbling Nephew is currently on his knees in the dirt, deep in the forest, embedding a metallic contraption into the ground-
...Friggin' kids and their-....laser beams and cat ears....
Roof
-Johnny is lounging about atop the room's roof-
-beatboxing to himself-
APKTSIKAPKTSIKAPKTSIKA-...
...Hmm...Nah, nah, that's a lousy beat....Okay, how about this-
AHHU AHHU AHHUHABMMTSIKABMMTSIKA AHHU AHHU AHHUHABMMTSIKABMMTSIKA-....
Makeshift Prison Room (Cuarto)
"Why, I would never~! To divulge such information with your enemy~... That would be most unbecoming~!"
-However, if he gets questioned by Sthesia, he'll probably blab just to please her.-
-...This guy is hopeless...-
"Ehehehe~... I can keep a secret, Acht~. Anything for someone as lovely as you~!"
-Wink!-
-...Do you really trust this guy to keep a secret? Really?-
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Aug 14th 2018 at 3:27:26 AM
Greaaat. You will tell me if you're feeling unsure, right? Or well. You won't be able to transform to the Herald Form if you're too uncertain anyway.
The belt knows, or well. The Tarot Tablet does. They work together on that.
Oh I bought it ages ago. Had it made, myself!~
Sooo, how are you doing? Apart from zhe shit zhat I heard in the report.
Rough times in a civil war for you as well, huh?
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Kitchen (Jean)
-Oh, uh...-
"...Just the arm, I think..."
-...-
-...That's incorrect, isn't it?-
"...How am I supposed to do it?"