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| - Previous: A Time for Healing Part 1 Voice: HYAAAH!!! [Crash!] Usagi: What exactly are you doing out of bed? [She looked over to see one of the logs for a camp fire was shattered into splinters in the middle of the deck.] Shouldn't you start with 2x4's first? Chio: Hey Usagi, I woke up this morning, and the pain was completely gone. [He smiled at her] Usagi: You may have healed, but there's nothing to say that your inner wounds won't reopen if you aren't careful. You should really take it easy your first time out. [She couldn't help but smile back, despite her serious demeanor] Chio: Awww don't be such a spoiled sport, Usagi, come join me! We can have loads of fun! [He flips down from the upper railing and landed on the deck. From the side, he kicked up his bo that was leaning on the main mast.] I'll go easy on you, I promise. [His smile turned into a grin as he twirled his bo with great ease around his body.] Usagi: Oh, dear sweet, loveable Chio, who says I need you to go easy on m- [In an instant she drew her sword and swiped it, and he countered by angling his bo in a manner to block it and at the same time not get cut by its immensely sharp edge.] Chio: Chio Spinning Flash! [Spin kicking straight for her, forcing her to duck down low. As she did, she jabbed at him, coming very close until he bent around it at an impossible angle.] Kamie! Usagi: I'm glad you're feeling better, I was wondering when we would have another sparring session. I need to keep up with myself now that we're finally here. [She walked to the railing and leaned against it with her elbows.] Chio: Yeah, I think I know what you're referring to. [He leaned his back against it, looking at her. Her hair was quite shining and beautiful along with the rays of the sun.] You're thinking about that Sakura woman, aren't you? Usagi: [Nodded] She bested me, and she seemed to be going at half of her strength. I was so hysterically out classed, and she was having fun. Her moves... they wasted no effort at all, they were so fluid in their execution. I need to refine my style if I am to survive out there. If I don't get some serious improvements in, there's a chance none of us are going to make it. Chio: Ah, come on Usagi, it's not all that bad. You survived for a reason, and the way you fought those card men, they couldn't even keep up with you. Me, I've got a few extra scars to add to my arrangement. Chio: I use to be afraid of them. Chio: Now I know that they are just text in the story of my life. Still kind of irks me when a stranger asks me about them. Many have. You are one of the very few people I've confied in. Other than you and Rinji, I do not care to talk about it, but I am no longer afraid of it. Usagi: I'll never ask again. That I promise. That doesn't mean I am not open for you to talk to. Chio: I know [Leaned his head against hers, and felt his cheek against her long, pink, beautiful hair.] I know. Ricky: ---alright, we'll meet up in the Colleen Square at midnight. Bring the goods. Ricky: Girls, how many times must I tell you? It's not the force you put into the jab, it's the fluidity, you have to --GAH!!!! Ricky: You snuck up on me, I have to admit, that is one freaky ability you got there, Captain. Rinji: Yes, indeed it is. You said you have business in Fringe, correct? Ricky: Yes, quite a bit of belli to be made in a big city island like Fringe. Rinji: We already have more money than we could possibly imagine now. Why the sudden interest in more? Ricky: Business never sleeps, and neither should we. This money we have won't last forever. Rinji: This is true, and our journey is far from over. Let's just hope that adventure is looking for us.
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