Week 0 | Saturday Post-Trial

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[Sanji? Didn't like the trial very much. Probably the pirate in him, if he's being honest -- and it's never easy watching a lady being escorted away by a pair of guards, no matter her crimes. However he certainly noticed someone's participation during the spectacle, and considering their last private conversation, the chef thinks congratulations are in order.

So he'll be waiting for Eichi to exit the gardens, grinning broad as he slips into a walk next to him.]

Yo. Gotta say, I'm impressed.

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[-- holy shit, grinning at him]

What? Really?

[HONESTLY Sanji looks really pleased by this? Of course his idea of super strength is a bit skewed given he can normally kick through walls like they're cardboard but that is one hell of an offensive ability to have. GOOD, PROTECT YOURSELF, EICHI]

What have you done so far? Lift furniture?

[EICHI, BENCH PRESSING COUCHES. Sanji is so amused]

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Yes!

[He balls his hands into loose fists, holding them in front of himself like he's excited.] There are times when my body is so weak that I can hardly lift a spoon, you know? So being able to lift something terribly heavy with no effort at all is incredible!

Even now, it's difficult to be quiet about it. I purposefully avoided helping Akechi-kun move the furniture from our room, when it turned green, and I didn't throw that girl offering it, either...

But perhaps while no one is looking, Sanji-kun can see me show off a little.

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[Well at least Eichi's aware that this isn't a skill you go parading in front of others. He nods in approval.]

Fine fine, you can show off so long as no one else is around.

[He's not against it? And is still kinda afraid if he says no that karma will swing around and have Eichi accidentally showing off to someone else, someone who might not be willing to play nice with that info. Sanji is a very paranoid big bro]

You tested your limits yet? It's a good idea to know what parameters you're working with.

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Not by much. In my own room, while no one else is there, I've found I can lift the bed with ease with just a hand, and there was a rather large bookshelf I picked up as if it was nothing, too.

To be honest, aside from not wanting to become a target and show anyone else, I also didn't want to practice alone. If I were to do it too recklessly, it could prove deadly for someone frail like me.

[Someone's gotta spot him!!]

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[-- UH HUH.

Suddenly seeing where this is going.]

You want me to help you practice.

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Does that mean you will, Sanji-kun? ♪

[Bats eyelashes at!!!]

[concasse]

[... That moment when you realize someone has you wrapped around their fingers and you're surprisingly okay with it.]

Fine, fine. Just name a place and time.

[finethanks]

Perhaps... tomorrow, after we've seen what it is that happens to Sharpay-chan? It's a terrible time, but that may mean it's perfect to go off and do something.

[For distractions to themselves.]

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... Yeah, that sounds like a plan.

[Voice a little more somber, but his nod is resolute]

Everyone will be distracted doing their own thing.

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Precisely.

[He taps his chin thoughtfully.] As for where... I admit I'm not certain what the best place to test such things would be. What do you think?

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Honestly... your room or mine.

That way we only gotta worry about one person coming inside instead of anyone. Otherwise there's no place that's private enough.

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...I don't completely trust my partner, but I may trust yours even less. Perhaps it's that I haven't spoken to him enough, but he irritates me in a way I can't explain.

[damn just like that] So... my room, then? Akechi-kun is always wandering around, so I'm certain there could be time when it's just the two of us.

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[BARKING A LAUGH, thank god for Eichi. They just keep agreeing on all the important things]

Oh I agree with you. Can't stand that asshole.

Besides, if necessary we can block the door. And if your roommate wants an explanation, say I was the one who wanted to talk to you alone and the one who moved the furniture.

[He hasn't made a secret that his kicks usually destroy walls, so sounds like a fine plan to him.]

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Why didn't I think of that before? That's perfect, Sanji-kun.

[Blocking the door! He loves it!!] Then, tomorrow, we can arrange for that. I'll show you how much I can do, and you can tell me how to go from there.

Ah, my main worry... Well, I attempted to punch Natsuo-kun, since he was going to attack me, but he dodged. After that, just him grabbing my arm in the right way made me drop to my knees in pain. I wonder if I'll really be able to apply this correctly?

[He needs so much help] I'll accept whatever tips you can give, as well.

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Did he now...? Tch, can't say I'm surprised. The little bastard tried to kick me a couple times.

[Just shaking his head. Sanji doesn't sound angry so it wasn't anything to fuss over, but that is just Natsuo's Way.]

But it doesn't come down to physical strength -- it's experience and being able to assess your opponent. Natsuo's small, but he's fought pretty much all his life from what he's told me, and so he's good at scrapping.

[Gesturing to himself]

I use a style called Red Leg, so you don't have to worry about me using weapons, but I got one hell of a reach thanks to my legs. And then if you get a swordsman, you gotta keep watch for blades.

[Yeah Sanji takes this shit seriously, as Eichi can tell.]

So we'll go through the castle occupants and I'll give you some tips for each, in case something happens. With some work, we'll get you up to speed.

[finethanks]

[It's alright, Eichi loves Natsuo and won't fault him for vicious attacks. But this serious talk is comforting, in a way.]

You're so knowledgeable, Sanji-kun. To be honest, I'm quite envious... [A cool chef pirate who also fights...! Ahh, he wishes he could live an exciting life like that. The only excitement he gets is out of pretending his patrols around the school are adventures.

Or when he breaks out of the hospital.]

Red Leg... What an interesting name, as well. ♪ I wonder if I could develop a "style?" In any case, I'll be looking forward to it. If anything, it may give me some peace of mind. It's good for even me to get some exercise, as well.

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["breaks out of the hospital"

Eichi is half pirate already.]

Building a style takes time and a lot of effort, but it's not impossible. You can turn anything into your own with enough dedication. [And, well. The guy is an idol. Sanji might not know what it entails, except he can sense when a career path is nothing but hard-earned wins]

We can start tomorrow. Sound good?

[finethanks]

Yayyy~. That sounds perfect.

[Yayyy... He wants to learn, so he can live! What a wild time this is, he'd definitely be scolded by Keito!!]

Until then, please take care of yourself, as well, Sanji-kun.