Sept 13: Way of the Shark

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:40 am

Tosh, in his X-uniform, waited for Carlos in a simulated dojo. This was going to hurt.

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:53 am

Carlos walked in. "You're sure you want to do this?"

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:12 am

"Not at all," he chuckled.

"But... I need to. I can't always be a badass shark monster."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:17 am

"Counterpoint: Why not?"

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:28 am

"Because he's huge?"

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:29 am

"That can be useful in a fight."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:34 am

"I mean he won't fit everywhere. Not to mention situations where I need brains."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:43 am

"I understand, though that is what you have teammates for."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:47 am

"i know. I just... don't want to be a liability."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 2:02 am

"I don't think you have been, but I understand the desire to get better. What do you know?"

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:04 pm

"About martial arts? Absolutely nothing."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:36 pm

"What about self-defense?"

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:03 am

"Just basics from the Institute."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:34 am

"Show me."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:43 am

"Like... a punch or something?"

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:35 am

"Try to hit me."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:16 pm

And so Tosh took a swing at Carlos.

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:49 pm

Which Carlos easily swung to avoid, sticking his hands in his pockets. "Come on, show me what you've got."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:06 am

He tried harder. He really did!

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:43 am

And Carlos did a neat front flip over his head, tapping him on the shoulders as he went by.

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:11 am

"Seriously?!" he groaned, trying to elbow Carlos.

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:11 am

Carlos dodged and ducked under THAT one, too. He had yet to throw an offensive maneuver.

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:05 pm

He tried a kick!

And fell down.

"Damnit I suck."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:55 pm

"Hrm. Yes, I can see that."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:58 pm

"Any advice besides don't fight unless I'm the big guy?"

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:01 pm

"Well, frankly, you should try to learn some basic combat self-defense maneuvers."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:02 pm

"I thought I did!" he answered as he got up.

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:15 pm

"Well, you literally fell down trying to throw an elbow."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:36 pm

"That was a kick!"

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:38 pm

"Well, it was actually more of a flop."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:02 am

"Then refresh me."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 2:04 am

"Wait, you want me to instruct you in the martial arts?"

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 2:30 pm

"Just enough to not... well, kick my own my ass apparently."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:49 pm

"That's a major commitment, and not one to be taken lightly."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:09 pm

"So is the X-Men."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:26 pm

"It takes an incredible level of commitment and dedication."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:29 pm

"I'm not going for a black belt Carlos, I just don't want to be sitting duck."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:56 pm

"I'm just saying, I don't know how to teach someone, really, at all--and definitely not someone who doesn't make it their life."

by **Toshiro Narumi** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:47 pm

"Oh..."

by **Carlos Vasquez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:55 pm

"I've been training since I was three years old. Everything is training."