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Post by David B. on Mar 25, 2013 17:41:30 GMT -8
David would pause, mid-sentence as she said his name, her grip tightening on his hand. He frowned. Why was she reacting this way? It had been far too long for David to remember the side effects of her Qi, so as she got wobbly he would pull her in quickly, bending and scooping the small girl into his arms- not romantically, but more out of fear she would collapse and that would be very awkward to hold a body like that in the air.
He would lower them to the ground quickly, landing softly as he spoke, keeping his eyes to the front as he walked. He felt no weight to his arms, and could walk like that forever with her, so she would feel no sag to his or her form.
"I can always teach you later. Sleep. We'll be back soon."
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 25, 2013 17:50:08 GMT -8
It was good that he eventually remembered. She was pretty sure the last time they had practiced using the Qi, she just blacked out. The last thing she remembered was the electricity being released like a whip...that was probably what sent her over the edge.
"....mmm."
He didn't have to ask her twice. She didn't even have the strength to think about where he was taking them, or be concerned if she was heavy. As soon as he gave her permission, her eyes slid closed and she knocked the frick out.
Zzzzzzz.
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Post by David B. on Mar 25, 2013 17:58:21 GMT -8
David walked steadily, smoothly, making sure not to wake her or shift her too much as they strolled along. Manipulating his Qi, he would wrap a warm blanket of air around the girl to keep her comfortable, almost as good as any blanket. After half a mile, they would enter a small house, which had a Soldier of the Gods standing out front. He walked inside, to the closest bedroom, and lay her down to sleep, bringing up a blanket. To cover her and releasing his Qi.
Once she was covered, he would tuck it around her form gently, give her a little smile and then walk out, closing the door softly. The girl was out back with two others, giggling as they played, a guard also back there with them- apparently playing Ken in their barbi doll tea party. David almost laughed aloud be decided against it, letting them enjoy themselves.
He would kick up his feet on the couch, put his hands behind his head and slide his eyes closed for a little nap before he got started on cleaning the house.
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 25, 2013 18:12:06 GMT -8
Sore. Another stupid side effect.
Mitsuki moaned quietly. How long had she been out? 12 hours? A couple days? It was her first time using her qi so extensively in such a long time. Made her feel a little pathetic, because when Barker hit she had been so fluid with her motions- fluent in change. And now, just after using one qi and copying another's, she knocked out. She sighed.
She rolled off the bed and onto the ground. The place looked unfamiliar, but she trusted David. She stretched out her muscles and cracked a few bones before pulling herself up, feeling mentally refreshed but physically...meh.
She stepped through the door. Where were Kira and David?
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Post by David B. on Mar 25, 2013 18:18:56 GMT -8
David was out front, talking with two of the Gods guards who came to relieve their brothers. David would nod and start heading up the driveway, a smile on his face- he was glad he was in a land of friends.
Kira was at the table, eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which she immediately plopped down at the sight of Mitsuki. She jumped from the chair, running over and wrapping her arms around Mitsuki's legs.
"David said you were okay but I was scared you wouldn't wake up..."
David would speak from the doorway, dressed in a white tshirt and jeans.
"You were out for two days. Nasty side effect of that Qi use- I had forgotten. Still, at least shorty doesn't hide at the side of me now. Right?"
He winked at Kira, who smiled back sheepishly before burying her face is Mitsuki's legs.
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 25, 2013 19:32:17 GMT -8
"David said you were okay but I was scared you
wouldn't wake up..." ...? What the. How long had she been asleep? Her eyes flickered toward David when his voice crossed her ears, pupils narrowing. Two days? Hnnh. Seemed about right. After Barker attacked, she was nearly comatose for two weeks. She lost a ghastly amount of weight and it took just as long for her to recover. She was lucky that it was only a couple of days. She shifted herself to give Kira a proper hug, a smile crossing her face. "C'mon Kira, you know I'm stronger than that."It was nice to see a change in her demeanor towards David. She no longer hid away from him, but instead, she seemed just a little shy towards him. Hmm. Did baby Kira have a crush on David...? The thought made her grin- he probably didn't recognize it, but...heh. Cuuuuutie. "Are we still in Gods territory?" |
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Post by David B. on Mar 25, 2013 23:55:47 GMT -8
Kira returned the embrace as David nodded.
"Yeah. I didn't want to move you while you were vulnerable, and Kira made new friends so I figured we could stay here a while and feel safe. I made my way to Dragon territory for a bit, had a run in with Barker spies and found more info on my brother. But it can wait- his trail went cold not long after anyway."
He moved inside, where he would approach The kitchen and start washing his hands. He continued to speak to her as he did so.
"At one point, you were letting out some uncomfortable noises, so I stuck some menthelatum on your ribs, which have some serious bruising, before wrapping them. Didn't know if they were fractured or anything, and while I doubted it I didn't want to take any chances. Kira- head back over and finish up your lunch."
Kira would step away from Mitsuki and crawl back up into her chair, turning and continuing to eat. David dried his hands, turning and leaning against the counter as he did so, watching Mitsuki to see if or how she responded to everything.
OOC: took some liberty with bruising and damage to ribs, as well as noises of pain in her sleep- if you don't like it, let me know, i'll edit.
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 26, 2013 8:09:25 GMT -8
Well, they definitely weren't fractured. Mitsuki would turn around (because she remembered the last time she just took off her clothes, and how he reacted) and lift her shirt to peer down at her ribs. Purple blotches everywhere, and because she was tempted...she poked at one, and silently winced. The shirt dropped.
Hnnh...something seemed to trouble her mind for a brief moment. She shrugged it off. She would turn around and also head toward the kitchen, to look through cupboards for a glass.
"I'm okay. Just need water."
She had been asleep for a couple days...who wouldn't be thirsty?
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Post by David B. on Mar 26, 2013 21:32:09 GMT -8
David would say nothing as Mitsuki examined her ribs. After all, it wasn't like he didn't see her without her shirt the other day, or when he had to remove it to wrap her in bandages. He would stick the towel back on the oven handle.
"There is bottled water in the fridge. May wanna grab a couple, as we should train in my Qi soon, get you used to it."
He smiled at Kira, who sat quietly humming, picking pieces of the sandwich apart and stuffing them in her mouth. She was a very cute kid, and David had no urge to see her go. He would clear his throat and turn back to Mitsuki.
"I also found out why they want Kira. Some of this paperwork we got detailed it pretty heavily."
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 26, 2013 22:04:34 GMT -8
She grabbed a water bottle from the fridge and popped it open. She would have downed the entire thing if it wasn't for David mentioning training with his Qi- so soon after she had woken up. Buuut...that was probably a good thing. Pushing herself- even though she was sore all over, it felt so damn good.
Her eyes flickered from Kira back to David.
"Alright. Are you going to explain to me now, or later...?"
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Post by David B. on Mar 27, 2013 5:46:24 GMT -8
He glanced at Kira then back to Mitsuki. " Ah, later probably would be best. Once the other two girls arrive we can head out. Those men are on their way to get them." He would take the time to gather his items, slipping his ring onto the index finger of his right hand and tossing his blade onto his back, As well as his coat and various other things. He would turn to her and gesture to the bedroom she would have emerged from. " Your clothes and various things are in there, in a backpack I was able to scrounge, if you need anything." |
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 27, 2013 10:04:54 GMT -8
She got geared up when David mentioned her things being in the room. Her clothes and items fit perfectly- as they should- before she walked out. She was itching to learn about his Qi.
...she should have grabbed something to eat, but she wasn't feeling particularly hungry. It would probably hit her later- besides, she didn't like eating before training.
"Ready."
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Post by David B. on Mar 27, 2013 21:43:36 GMT -8
David nodded as the other girls walked in with the guards. He shook one of their hands, said thanks, before moving outside. He would start walking, talking to Mitsuki simply.
"My Qi starts out easy to use, but you find out quick that even the most minor fluxuations matter. If you dip on one side even a little, while in heavy flight, you can spin out of control and find yourself thrown through a building. You don't need tons of wind to lift something, you just have to put pressure around what you are wanting to lift. For instance."
He would stop walking by a gravel road, and bend, lifting several rocks in his hand. Without so much as a breeze they lifted, despite their weight.
"See how there is a dark outline around my Qi? That won't be there for you, so notice how I pull air in tiny currents down the stone and combine them under it. Lifting a stone is probably the easiest thing to do, and helps you focus. Go ahead and try to take these from me."
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Post by Mitsuki Park on Mar 27, 2013 21:49:56 GMT -8
Mitsuki's eyes visibly flashed silver as her Qi was activated. Unlike David's Qi - which was...odd for her, since she didn't know about gamble fruits and their side affects - she didn't have a black glow. But that might work better in her favor.
She physically watched as he worked through his Qi. The concept itself seemed simple enough, but Mitsuki knew... Application didn't come with just head knowledge- it came with practice.
She felt the warmth of energy once again in her core. The sense of familiarity every time Qi was applied, regardless of who's Qi she was using. Her eyes directed onto the stone and she would tug at the currents ever so gently, teasing at it, getting a feel for its strength and power.
And then...
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Post by David B. on Mar 27, 2013 21:59:55 GMT -8
THWACK
David's head whipped back as the small stone smacked into his forehead before rebounding away, causing the Storm Dragon to let out an "Augh!" Before putting his free hand over the redding splotch in the top-center of his face. He rubbed it quickly, shaking his head to clear it before he cleared his throat.
"Ah.. Well, you moved it. That's good. A little too much pressure and spin on the air though. Let's try this differently."
He stood and walked over to her, taking her right hand with his right hand, turning hers over so it was palm up. He would place the stone there before he took a deep breath and continued.
"So, lets try this. Just try and move the stone. Gently. No lifting or shaking- it doesn't take a lot of energy or air to do so. Just wiggle it a bit. Do that by pulling a string-thing line of air on top of the stone and just moving that stream back and forth."
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