originally posted in:The New Dojo
[b][i]He finished the punching drill with two palm strikes, one to each punching bag, before stopping and turning to face the young one. Usually he'd be surprised at the sight, but he had seen a few stranger things since he got here. He was young, maybe about 28. His skin was tan and he had messy black hair. Despite being up early, there was no sign he was tired. He spoke to the girl behind him, a soft smile on his face. An air of gentleness around him.[/i][/b]
"Boxer? No, or at least not professionally."
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She smiled back. The girl seemed about maybe 6, very young. "Oh. Why are you practicing?"
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"Just helps me stay in shape. Keep my skills sharp."
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"Oh." She said. She didn't know why, but she just went with it.
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"What are you doing so up so early?" [b][i]He asked[/i][/b]
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"I was bored and I couldn't go back to sleep." She responded "Who are you?"
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"My name is Leon. I was- or well used to be a soldier." [b][i]He said. He made sure to keep his hands where they could be seen to not be threatening[/i][/b]
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"oh." She said, tilting her head in curiousity
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"Yeah. Now I just wander around, help anyone I can. What's your name?"