sifumusebox | Open RP Post! 2017 Edition

[ It's a peaceful day on Jabberwock Island...well, it would have been a peaceful day, were it not for the fact that Owari was currently standing outside of Nidai's cottage at the break of dawn. Or the fact that she's pounding on the door loudly. Or the fact that her voice is booming, with no consideration whatsoever for anyone who's actually sleeping like she should be doing, as she proclaims from outside the door: ]

Oiiii, old man! I know you're in there!

[ Her knocking only gets more furious, impatient. ]

I'm gonna settle the score once and for all, so don't ya dare think you can hide from me!

[ ...Not that he's even hiding in the first place? He's probably asleep like normal people, and you're disturbing him, Owari? Why couldn't you have chosen a normal time to do this...but it's obvious what she means by "settle the score." After all, she had sworn to him that she would never give up until she beat him, and beating him was something she was determined to do. Even if it meant doing this at ungodly hours of the morning. ]

[Only ridiculous people would be awake and alert at this time.

As Owari shouts and bangs on the door, she is at first met with silence. Is Nidai awake? Is he even home? But after a few moments, there's the soft noise of a nearby window springing open.

That's the only warning that will be issued before Nekomaru Nidai springs out from the window, dressed only in a sleeveless shirt and some slacks, and he lunges straight for Owari to try to punch her over the head in the same motion.]

Quiet down!! [He shouts out as bombastically as ever.] Can't you see that everyone's trying to sleep?!

[A good athlete needs sleep! Of course, Nekomaru was already awake and taking some early morning warm-up exercises to help his heart. He won't say no to an early morning challenge from Owari, but he wishes that she could have done this without waking half the island! So he may as well scold the fool too at the same time.]

[ She ducks under the punch, but just barely - it's evident that she hasn't put in any effort in making Nidai's recommended improvements from their last duel, and that she instead thinks that continuously rematching him with nothing but brute force will eventually earn her a win. If she keeps beating him down, there's no way she can lose, right?! She pops back up with a zealous grin on her face, punching her fist into her hand. ]

Alriiiight! That's what I'm talkin' about!

[ Her volume hasn't changed in the slightest, and if it has, it's certainly towards being louder. So, no, she doesn't see that everyone's trying to sleep...nor does she care, really. And she probably shouldn't sound so excited about narrowly avoiding being punched...but how could she not? Nidai's a strong opponent and has always kept their battles fun and invigorating, which was all the more reason why she was determined to beat him. ]

You sure don't waste any time gettin' to the point! Heh, I'm all fired up now! Today's the day I finally beat ya...I can feel it!!

[ ...Except not really, but it doesn't stop her from going in for a kick anyways. She was at least going to wait until they were somewhere away from the residential area, like the beach, but after an opening attack like that, she's raring to get down to fighting already. ]

[The battle's barely begun, and Nidai can already sense the lack of effort put into his advice. He growls as he blocks the kick with ease and tries ti counter with another punch of his own.]

Fool!! [Even with what he said to her, he doesn't seem to notice his own volume...] Your feelings are off! How do you expect to beat me this time when you haven't made any progress?! You're just wasting your energy!

[Nidai grits his teeth as he scolds her. As foolish as she is, he is still enjoying himself with these spars. But that isn't going to stop him from trying to knock some sense into her.]

Shut up! [ She growls, raising her arm just in time to block his punch. Despite her defensive tone, she doesn't sound angry so much as she sounds frustrated, as the very implication that she wouldn't be able to win is more than enough to vex her. ] I...I'm not gonna lose this time!

[ She has to beat him. After all, Nidai is pretty strong; that powerful aura of his is what allured her to want to fight him in the first place, and if she beats him, then it means she's stronger than him, right? It means she's not weak. That's why...she has to beat him. She can't afford to lose. ]

I won't lose!!

[ Emboldened by her declaration, she vigorously moves to knee him with the intention of landing a hit near his stomach. ]

Do you ever listen to yourself? [As usual he scolds, but with a hint of a laugh in his words.] How many times have you said that same thing? Do you really think that this time will be different?

[He can see the potential in her, as he does with every athlete. But she's different. Owari is has her own brand of stubborn foolishness that is a challenge for even Nidai to keep in line. Yet, the challenge is fun its own way.

As she comes forward with the knee, Nidai sees it coming and acts accordingly. He dips back and attempts to grab her leg in order to use it to flip her into the air!]

Of course! 'Cause this time I'm gonna pound ya until you give in! [ ...Which is probably something she shouldn't be shouting so loudly in the residential area because it sounds very dubious out of context and will probably give Souda ideas again, but...tact hasn't ever been Owari's strongest suit. ] You're done for, old man!

[ But up into the air she goes! Of course, she sticks the landing; she may not care much about her talent, but she can't deny that it does come in handy - especially at times like this. Instead of taking a moment to catch her breath, however, she immediately lunges forward for another attack. This time, she'll go in with her fists instead of opting for another kick! ]

Are you a comedian now, too? If you keep on pushing yourself like this... ONCE I FINISH, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WALK STRAIGHT FOR A WEEK!

[Well, there's some more material for Souda.

He smirks as she sticks the landing- so she can use her actual talent when she wants to - and she moves quickly enough that the punch connects. Nidai takes it with a grunt and at the same time tries to aim his own punch at her precious gut.]

[ It's her smugness over finally landing a hit on him that blindsides her, and before she can even register what's happening, she feels the impact of his fist landing into her stomach. It causes her to double over with an audible groan, and she falls roughly onto her knees, breathing heavily. From her position, she looks as though she might give up...except for the fact that this is Owari.

The words "giving up" aren't in her vocabulary. She gives a weak laugh and staggers onto her feet, a brash grin on her face. ]

H-Heh...I'll give ya that one, but don't think this is over just yet! I'm just gettin' started! Take thiiiiis!

[ She rushes forth again, deciding to go for another punch since it seemed to be the most effective tactic thus far. ]

[He didn't buy for a second that she would be giving up so soon. It's Owari, after all. He may really have to keep going until she can't stand!

Nidai remains calm and resolute, like a goateed boulder facing her as she regains her footing. Well, there still is his own confident grin on his face.

But this time as she charges forward, he sees through the repeated move much more easily, and he simply raises his hand to block her punch.]

Just getting started? Is that why you're coming at me with such half-assed punches?

and there goes my self-control...

muncher - 2017-01-08 06:26 (UTC) - Expand

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nodyinteam - 2017-01-08 12:58 (UTC) - Expand

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